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
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
$25 mln
Q1 EPS
$0.09
Q1 Net Income
$800,000
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