DALLAS, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), a boutique asset management, trust and wealth services firm, today announced the appointment of Jan Ryan to its Board of Directors. Based in Austin, Texas, Ms. Ryan brings over three decades of leadership experience, spanning technology, venture capital, revenue strategy and operational alignment. Her appointment further strengthens Westwood’s Board as the firm continues to advance its focus on innovation, client experience and l ...

DALLAS, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) (“Westwood”), a publicly traded investment management boutique, trust and wealth services firm, is pleased to announce that Randy A. Bowman has been elected as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Randy succeeds Dick Frank who served as a Westwood board member for 19 years, was Westwood’s Board Chair for the last 10 years of his service and will be stepping down as a member following his many years of dedicated service to We ...

Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Jill Meyer - Senior VP & Director of Fiduciary ServicesBrian Casey - President & Chief Executive OfficerTerry Forbes - SVP, CFO and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Macrae Sykes - Portfolio Manager & Research Analyst Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Westwood Holdings Group First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only ...

Investor Relations Presentation Westwood Holdings Group westwoodgroup.com 1 INTEGRITY | RELIABILITY | RESULTS Westwood Overview 2 I N T E G R I T Y | R E L I A B I L I T Y | R E S U L T S Westwood | Investing for the Future Firm Overview Westwood Holdings Group is a boutique asset management firm that offers a diverse array of actively-managed and outcome-oriented investment strategies along with white-glove trust and wealth services to institutional, intermediary and private wealth clients. Based in Texas, ...

Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Westwood Holdings Group First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask a question during the session, you'll need to press 11 on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To withd ...

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Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results Exceptional sales performance drives positive flows in Institutional and Intermediary channels Strategic ETF platform expansion continues with launch of LBRTY Global Equity ETF (NYSE:BFRE) One-year anniversary of Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income (MDST) with an annualized distribution rate of 10.5% Dallas, TX, April 30, 2025 – Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG) today reported first quarter 2025 earnings. Significant items inclu ...

Core Insights - Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. reported strong performance in Q1 2025, with significant achievements in both Institutional and Intermediary channels, including a nearly $1 billion sub-advisory mandate in Small Cap Value strategy and the best sales quarter since 2022 in the Intermediary channel [2][3] - The company launched the LBRTY Global Equity ETF and celebrated the one-year anniversary of the MDST ETF, which has an annualized distribution rate of 10.5% [1][2] - Firmwide assets under management (AUM) totaled $18.0 billion, comprising $17.0 billion in AUM and $1.0 billion in assets under advisement (AUA) [3] Financial Performance - Quarterly revenues were $23.3 million, down from $25.6 million in the previous quarter but up from $22.7 million a year ago [7] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $0.5 million, a decrease from $2.1 million in Q4 2024 and $2.3 million in Q1 2024 [4][5] - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.05 compared to $0.24 in Q4 2024 and $0.27 in Q1 2024 [4][5] Economic Earnings - Non-GAAP Economic Earnings for Q1 2025 were $2.5 million, or $0.29 per share, compared to $3.4 million, or $0.39 per share in Q4 2024, and $3.0 million, or $0.36 per share in Q1 2024 [4][5][7] - The company declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, payable on July 1, 2025 [7] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of March 31, 2025, total assets were $134.988 million, down from $149.989 million at the end of Q4 2024 [14] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $9.418 million from $18.847 million in the previous quarter [15] - Stockholders' equity totaled $119.3 million, with no debt reported [7][14]

Core Viewpoint - Westwood Holdings Group celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Westwood Salient Enhanced Energy Income ETF (WEEI), which has achieved an annualized distribution rate of 11.9% as of March 28, 2025, indicating strong investor demand for income-focused investment solutions [1][2][3]. Company Overview - Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) is a boutique asset management firm that provides a range of actively-managed investment strategies and wealth services to various clients, emphasizing a client-first approach and innovative investment solutions [7][8]. Fund Performance - WEEI has delivered a year-to-date net asset value (NAV) performance of 8.63% and a market price performance of 8.86% since its inception on April 30, 2024, with an expense ratio of 0.85% [4]. - The fund's structure aims to provide tax efficiency, transparency, and accessibility, aligning with Westwood's commitment to investor-focused strategies [3]. Investment Strategy - WEEI employs a covered-call strategy to enhance income, allowing investors to benefit from the cash flow generation of energy companies while also gaining additional yield through options premiums [2][3]. - The fund targets the energy sector, contrasting with its sister ETF, the Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (MDST), which focuses on the midstream segment [2][3]. Market Position - WEEI has resonated with advisors and investors seeking reliable income solutions in a dynamic market environment, reflecting strong demand for income-generating investment options [2][3]. - The fund's performance and strategy have positioned it as a valuable tool for income-focused investors across various market cycles [3].

Company Overview - Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. is a focused investment management boutique and wealth management firm, founded in 1983 [3] - The company offers a broad array of investment solutions to institutional investors, private wealth clients, and financial intermediaries [3] - Westwood specializes in distinct investment capabilities including U.S. Value Equity, Multi-Asset, Energy & Real Assets, Income Alternatives, Tactical Absolute Return, and Managed Investment Solutions [3] - The firm operates through separate accounts, the Westwood Funds® family of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other pooled vehicles [3] - Westwood is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "WHG" and has significant employee ownership [3] Upcoming Earnings Release - Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. will release its first quarter 2025 earnings after the close of the New York Stock Exchange on April 30, 2025 [1] - Following the earnings release, the company will host a live audio webcast and conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern Time [1][2] - Registration is required to join the conference call and view the webcast, with unique identifiers provided upon registration [2]