The following is a summary of the Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (VRTS) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Virtus Investment Partners reported strong financial and operating performance in Q4 2024, with an operating margin at the highest level in two and a half years. Earnings per share adjusted of $7.50, increased by 8% from the previous quarter.
Total assets under management stood at $175 billion as of December 31, 2024, which was a decrease from $183.7 billion, mainly due to net outflows in institutional accounts and U.S. retail funds.
Despite the decrease in total assets under management, the average assets under management increased by 3% to $182.1 billion for the covered period.
Business Progress:
Virtus continued to innovate with product introductions, including several new ETFs and global funds.
The company saw significant growth in ETFs, doubling in size over the past year with over $500 million in sales for Q4.
Strategic focus remained on increasing the availability of ETFs, global funds, and SMAs through intermediaries.
Opportunities:
Virtus observed positive flows in specific focus areas including ETFs, global equity, and alternatives, driving expectations for consistent organic growth.
Initiatives for global funds and increased investment in ETFs indicate strong prospects for expanded market presence and customer base.
Positive trends in fixed income suggest opportunities for growth in various asset classes that were previously out of favor.
Risks:
The quarter experienced a partial institutional redemption causing significant net outflows, although excluding this, net outflows were less severe.
Known institutional redemptions exceeding new wins pose a potential threat to asset stability in upcoming quarters.
More details: Virtus Investment IR
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