Westwood Holdings Q1 revenue rises, AUM grows on energy and real assets strategies

Overview

• US asset manager's Q1 revenue rose yr/yr but fell from Q4 on lower average AUM

• Q1 diluted EPS increased to $0.09 from $0.05 a yr ago, but down from Q4

• Assets under management grew to $18.3 bln, driven by energy and real assets strategies

Outlook

• Company says client allocations are shifting toward income-oriented and private market solutions

• Westwood says it continues to invest in new solutions ahead of expected AUM and revenue growth

• Company sees its diversified platform as well-positioned for current market environment

Result Drivers

• AUM GROWTH DRIVERS - Co said energy and real assets strategies, as well as ETF and private energy secondaries fund growth, drove higher yr/yr revenue and AUM

• SEQUENTIAL REVENUE DECLINE - Co attributed lower Q1 revenue vs. Q4 to lower average AUM and absence of prior quarter's performance fees

• HIGHER COMPENSATION EXPENSES - Net income fell from Q4 partly due to increased compensation expenses, per management

Company press release: ID:nGNXbt70Lx

Key Details

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