Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 | Jul. 26, 2023 | |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Document Transition Report | false | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-2969997 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 200 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1200 | |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share | |
Entity Registrant Name | WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. | |
City Area Code | 214 | |
Local Phone Number | 756-6900 | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001165002 | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Entity File Number | 1-31234 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2024 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 9,313,223 | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Trading Symbol | WHG | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75201 | |
Entity Small Business | true | |
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | |
Entity Address, City or Town | DALLAS, | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2024 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | |||
Operating Lease, Liability, Current | $ 1,406,000 | $ 1,286,000 | |
Current Assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 25,888,000 | 20,422,000 | |
Accounts receivable | 15,178,000 | 14,394,000 | |
Investments, at fair value | 20,667,000 | 32,674,000 | |
Income Taxes Receivable, Current | 0 | 205,000 | |
Other current assets | 4,750,000 | 4,543,000 | |
Total current assets | 66,483,000 | 72,238,000 | |
Long-term Investments | 7,247,000 | 7,247,000 | |
Long-term Investments Carried at Fair Value | 241,000 | 241,000 | |
Goodwill | 39,501,000 | 39,501,000 | |
Deferred income taxes | 1,570,000 | 726,000 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 3,404,000 | 3,673,000 | |
Intangible assets, net | 23,761,000 | 24,803,000 | |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $9,421 and $10,078 | 1,272,000 | 1,444,000 | |
Other long-term assets | 1,044,000 | 1,010,000 | |
Total assets | 149,042,000 | 155,167,000 | |
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 6,846,000 | 6,130,000 | |
Dividends payable | 1,384,000 | 1,692,000 | |
Compensation and benefits payable | 2,949,000 | 9,539,000 | |
Income taxes payable | 2,035,000 | 0 | |
Total current liabilities | 14,620,000 | 18,647,000 | |
Accrued dividends | 663,000 | 675,000 | |
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent | 2,820,000 | 3,266,000 | |
Liabilities, Noncurrent | $ 10,667,000 | 14,074,000 | |
Total liabilities | 25,287,000 | 32,721,000 | |
Commitments and contingencies | |||
Stockholders' Equity: | |||
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, issued 12,125,042 and 11,856,737, respectively and outstanding 9,330,762 and 9,140,760, respectively | 122,000 | 119,000 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 201,899,000 | 201,622,000 | |
Treasury stock, at cost – 2,794,280 and 2,715,977, respectively | (86,930,000) | (85,990,000) | |
Retained earnings | 6,749,000 | 4,650,000 | |
Total Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity | 121,840,000 | 120,401,000 | |
Stockholders' Equity, Total | 123,755,000 | 122,446,000 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 149,042,000 | 155,167,000 | |
Equity Method Investments | 4,519,000 | 4,284,000 | |
Total long-term assets | 82,559,000 | 82,929,000 | |
Asset Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Liability | 7,184,000 | 10,133,000 | |
Members' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | $ 1,915,000 | $ 2,045,000 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation | $ 7,144 | $ 6,462 |
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 10,314,305 | 10,182,583 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 8,906,152 | 8,904,902 |
Treasury stock, shares | 1,408,152 | 1,277,681 |
Long-term Investments Carried at Fair Value | $ 241 | $ 241 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | |
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | $ 2,166 | $ 714 |
Noncontrolling Interest in Net Income (Loss) Other Noncontrolling Interests, Nonredeemable | (130) | 21 |
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Expenses and Losses Recognized | 0 | 209 |
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent | 2,296 | 693 |
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 2,166 | 714 |
REVENUES: | ||
Other Revenue, Net | 802 | 108 |
Total revenues | 22,732 | 22,727 |
EXPENSES: | ||
Employee compensation and benefits | 14,711 | 14,202 |
Sales and marketing | 628 | 740 |
Westwood mutual funds | 721 | 732 |
Information technology | 2,290 | 2,383 |
Professional services | 1,489 | 1,529 |
General and administrative | 2,901 | 3,046 |
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax | (2,949) | (1,060) |
Total expenses | 19,791 | 21,781 |
Operating Income (Loss) | 2,941 | 946 |
Other Income | 185 | 372 |
Income before income taxes | 3,581 | 1,490 |
Income tax provision | 1,415 | 776 |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||
Total comprehensive income | $ 2,296 | $ 693 |
Earnings per share: | ||
Basic (dollars per share) | $ 0.28 | $ 0.09 |
Diluted (dollars per share) | $ 0.27 | $ 0.09 |
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||
Basic (shares) | 8,099,028 | 7,853,921 |
Diluted (shares) | 8,392,496 | 7,968,504 |
Investment Income, Investment Expense | $ 455 | $ 172 |
Asset Management [Member] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax | 16,817 | 17,033 |
Investment Performance [Member] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax | 0 | 555 |
Fiduciary and Trust [Member] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax | $ 5,113 | $ 5,031 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) | Total | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Noncontrolling Interest |
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2022 | $ 115,000 | $ 199,914,000 | $ (85,128,000) | $ (4,253,000) | ||
BALANCE, shares at Dec. 31, 2022 | 8,881,831,000 | |||||
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent | $ 693,000 | |||||
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures, shares | 398,302,000 | |||||
Dividends declared | (1,397,000) | (1,235,000) | (192,000) | |||
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition | 1,748,000 | 1,748,000 | ||||
Restricted stock returned for payment of taxes, shares | (67,743,000) | |||||
BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2023 | 111,870,000 | $ 119,000 | 200,453,000 | (85,965,000) | (3,752,000) | $ 1,015,000 |
BALANCE, shares at Mar. 31, 2023 | 9,212,390,000 | |||||
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 714,000 | |||||
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 21,000 | 0 | ||||
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination | 994,000 | |||||
Restricted Stock, Value, Shares Issued Net of Tax Withholdings | 837,000 | 837,000 | ||||
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures | 0 | $ 4,000 | (4,000) | |||
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2022 | $ 115,000 | 199,914,000 | (85,128,000) | (4,253,000) | ||
BALANCE, shares at Dec. 31, 2022 | 8,881,831,000 | |||||
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2023 | $ 120,401,000 | $ 119,000 | 201,622,000 | (85,990,000) | 4,650,000 | |
BALANCE, shares at Dec. 31, 2023 | 8,904,902 | 9,140,760 | ||||
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 2,045,000 | |||||
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent | $ 2,296,000 | |||||
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures, shares | 268,305 | |||||
Dividends declared | (1,432,000) | (197,000) | ||||
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition | 1,515,000 | 1,515,000 | ||||
Restricted stock returned for payment of taxes, shares | (78,303) | |||||
BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2024 | $ 121,840,000 | $ 122,000 | 201,899,000 | (86,930,000) | $ 6,749,000 | $ 1,915,000 |
BALANCE, shares at Mar. 31, 2024 | 8,906,152 | 9,330,762 | ||||
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | $ 2,166,000 | |||||
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | (130,000) | |||||
Restricted Stock, Value, Shares Issued Net of Tax Withholdings | 940,000 | $ 940,000 | ||||
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures | 0 | $ 3,000 | $ (3,000) | |||
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | $ 123,755,000 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | ||
Dividends declared per share (dollars per share) | $ 0.15 | $ 0.15 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent | $ 2,296 | $ 693 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||
Depreciation | 174 | 176 |
Amortization of intangible assets | 1,042 | 1,021 |
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments | (632) | (369) |
Stock-based compensation expense | 1,515 | 1,748 |
Deferred income taxes | (844) | (136) |
Non-cash lease expense | 269 | 320 |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets | 0 | 69 |
Change in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Net (purchases) sales of trading securities | 12,404 | 47 |
Accounts receivable | (784) | (657) |
Other current assets | (242) | (17) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 719 | 141 |
Compensation and benefits payable | (6,591) | (5,612) |
Income taxes payable | 2,240 | 881 |
Other liabilities | (354) | (445) |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities | 8,133 | (3,179) |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Purchase of property and equipment | (3) | (84) |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities | (3) | (1,252) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Restricted stock returned for payment of taxes | (940) | (837) |
Cash dividends paid | (1,724) | (1,840) |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | (2,664) | (2,677) |
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 5,466 | (7,108) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 20,422 | 23,859 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 25,888 | 16,751 |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||
Cash paid during the period for income taxes | 9 | 32 |
Accrued dividends | 2,047 | 1,972 |
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability | 0 | 1,217 |
Long-term Investments | 7,247 | |
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent | 2,296 | 693 |
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability | (2,949) | (1,060) |
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | 0 | (1,168) |
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | $ 2,166 | $ 714 |
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS | DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (“Westwood”, “the Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on December 12, 2001. Westwood manages investment assets and provides services for its clients through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Westwood Management Corp., Westwood Advisors, L.L.C. and Salient Advisors, L.P. (referred to hereinafter together as “Westwood Management”), and Westwood Trust. Westwood Management provides investment advisory services to institutional clients, a family of mutual funds called the Westwood Funds®, other mutual funds, individual investors and clients of Westwood Trust. Westwood Trust provides trust and custodial services and participation in self-sponsored common trust funds (“CTFs”) to institutions and high net worth individuals. Revenue is largely dependent on the total value and composition of assets under management ("AUM") and fluctuations in financial markets and in the composition of AUM impact our revenues and results of operations. Westwood Management is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Westwood Trust is chartered and regulated by the Texas Department of Banking. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Significant Accounting Policies | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited and are presented in accordance with the requirements for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and consequently do not include all of the information and footnote disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary in the opinion of management to present fairly our interim financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in accordance with GAAP and the rules and regulations of the SEC. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements, and notes thereto, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Operating results for the periods in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period. The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Westwood and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires disclosures regarding certain fair value measurements. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier hierarchy for measuring fair value, as follows: • Level 1 – quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets • Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices that are directly or indirectly observable • Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs where there is little or no market activity Our strategic investments in InvestCloud and Vista, discussed in Note 6 “Investments,” are excluded from the recurring fair value table shown below because we have elected to apply the measurement alternative for those investments. The following table summarizes the values of our investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis within the fair value hierarchy as of the dates indicated (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Investments Measured at NAV (1) Total As of March 31, 2024: Investments in trading securities $ 20,667 $ — $ — $ — $ 20,667 Private investment fund — — — 241 241 Total assets measured at fair value $ 20,667 $ — $ — $ 241 $ 20,908 Salient Acquisition contingent consideration — — 7,184 — 7,184 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ — $ 7,184 $ — $ 7,184 As of December 31, 2023: Investments in trading securities $ 32,674 $ — $ — $ — $ 32,674 Private investment fund — — — 241 241 Total assets measured at fair value $ 32,674 $ — $ — $ 241 $ 32,915 Salient Acquisition contingent consideration — — 10,133 — 10,133 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ — $ 10,133 $ — $ 10,133 (1) Comprised of certain investments measured at fair value using NAV as a practical expedient. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Prior to our exchange of Charis shares for shares in Vista in 2023, our investment in Charis was included within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as we valued it utilizing inputs not observable in the market. Historically, our investment was measured at fair value on a recurring basis using a market approach based on either a price to tangible book value multiple range determined to be reasonable in the current environment, or on market transactions. On April 3, 2023, Charis was acquired by Vista in a transaction in which the Company exchanged its shares in Charis for shares in Vista. The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented (in thousands): Fair Value using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Beginning balance $ 2,792 Unrealized gains (losses) on private investments — Ending balance $ 2,792 The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented (in thousands): Fair Value using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Beginning balance $ 10,133 $ 12,901 Total (gains) losses included in earnings (2,949) (1,060) Ending balance $ 7,184 $ 11,841 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE A
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS | GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquired assets over the fair value of the underlying liabilities at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for impairment annually, or between annual assessments if a triggering event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not result in the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. We completed our most recent annual goodwill impairment assessment during the third quarter of 2023 and determined that no goodwill impairment related to the Advisory or Trust segment was required. There was no goodwill impairment during the three months ended March 31, 2024 or March 31, 2023. Changes in goodwill were as follows (in thousands): Trust Segment Advisory Segment Total Balance at December 31, 2023 $ 16,401 $ 23,100 $ 39,501 Balance at March 31, 2024 $ 16,401 $ 23,100 $ 39,501 Trust Segment Advisory Segment Total Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 16,401 $ 19,331 $ 35,732 Broadmark Acquisition — 4,197 4,197 Balance at March 31, 2023 $ 16,401 $ 23,528 $ 39,929 Other Intangible Assets |
REVENUE (Notes)
REVENUE (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | REVENUE Revenue Recognition Revenues are recognized when the performance obligation (the investment management and advisory or trust services provided to the client) defined by the investment advisory or sub-advisory agreement is satisfied. For each performance obligation, we determine at contract inception whether the revenue satisfies over time or at a point in time. We derive our revenues from investment advisory fees, trust fees and other sources of revenues such as gains and losses from our seed money investments into new investment strategies. The "Other, net” revenues on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income are the unrealized gains and losses on our seed money investments, and our seed money investments are included in "Investments, at fair value" on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Advisory and trust fees are calculated based on a percentage of AUM or AUA, as applicable, and the performance obligation is realized over the current calendar quarter. Once clients receive our investment advisory services, we have an enforceable right to payment. Advisory Fee Revenues Our advisory fees are generated by Westwood Management for managing client accounts under investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements. Advisory fees are typically calculated based on a percentage of AUM and AUA and are paid in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Advisory fees are paid quarterly in advance based on AUM on the last day of the preceding quarter, quarterly in arrears based on AUM on the last day of the quarter just ended or are based on a daily or monthly analysis of AUM for the stated period. We recognize advisory fee revenues as services are rendered. Since our advance paying clients' billing periods coincide with the calendar quarter to which such payments relate, revenue is recognized within the quarter and our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain no deferred advisory fee revenues. Advisory clients typically consist of institutional and mutual fund accounts. Institutional investors include separate accounts of (i) corporate pension and profit sharing plans, public employee retirement funds, Taft-Hartley plans, endowments, foundations and individuals; (ii) sub-advisory relationships where Westwood provides investment management services for funds offered by other financial institutions; (iii) pooled investment vehicles, including collective investment trusts; and (iv) managed account relationships with brokerage firms and other registered investment advisors that offer Westwood products to their customers. Mutual funds include the Westwood Funds®, a family of mutual funds for which Westwood Management serves as advisor. These funds are available to individual investors, as well as offered as part of our suite of investment strategies for institutional investors and wealth management accounts. Arrangements with Performance-Based Obligations A limited number of our advisory clients have a contractual performance-based fee component in their contracts, which generates additional revenues if we outperform a specified index over a specific period of time, and a limited number of our mutual fund offerings have fees that generate additional revenues if we outperform specified indices over specific periods of time. Performance-based fees are paid after the performance obligation has been satisfied. The revenue is based on future market performance and is subject to many factors outside our control. We cannot conclude that a significant reversal in the cumulative amount of revenue recognized will not occur during the measurement period, and therefore the revenue is recorded at the end of the measurement period when the performance obligation has been satisfied. Trust Fee Revenues Our trust fees are generated by Westwood Trust pursuant to trust or custodial agreements. Trust fees are separately negotiated with each client and are generally based on a percentage of AUM. Westwood Trust also provides trust services to a small number of clients on a fixed fee basis. The fees for most of our trust clients are calculated quarterly in arrears, based on a daily average of AUM for the quarter, or monthly, based on the month-end value of AUM. Since billing periods for most of Westwood Trust’s clients coincide with the calendar quarter, revenue is fully recognized within the quarter and our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain no deferred fee revenues. Revenue Disaggregated Sales taxes are excluded from revenues. The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by account type (in thousands). Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Advisory Fees: Institutional $ 9,471 $ 9,603 Mutual Funds 6,911 7,186 Wealth Management 435 244 Performance-based — 555 Trust Fees 5,113 5,031 Other, net 802 108 Total revenues $ 22,732 $ 22,727 We have clients in various locations around the world. The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by our clients' geographical locations (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Advisory Trust Other Total Canada $ 257 $ — $ — $ 257 United States 16,560 5,113 802 22,475 Total $ 16,817 $ 5,113 $ 802 $ 22,732 Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Advisory Trust Other Total Canada $ 292 $ — $ — $ 292 United States 17,296 5,031 108 22,435 Total $ 17,588 $ 5,031 $ 108 $ 22,727 |
INCOME TAXES (Notes)
INCOME TAXES (Notes) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] | INCOME TAXES Our effective income tax rate differed from the 21% statutory rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 due to permanent differences between book and tax restricted stock expense based on a decrease in our stock price between the restricted stock grant and vesting dates. |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company engages in transactions with its affiliates in the ordinary course of business. Westwood Management provides investment advisory services to the Westwood Funds®. Under the terms of the investment advisory agreements, the Company earns quarterly fees paid by clients of the fund or by the funds directly. The fees are based on negotiated fee schedules applied to AUM. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, the Company earned immaterial fees from the affiliated funds. |
SEGMENT REPORTING
SEGMENT REPORTING | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
SEGMENT REPORTING | SEGMENT REPORTING We operate two segments: Advisory and Trust. These segments are managed separately based on the types of products and services offered and their related client bases. The Company’s segment information is prepared on the same basis that management uses to review the financial information for operational decision-making purposes. The Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker, our Chief Executive Officer, evaluates the performance of our segments based primarily on fee revenues. Westwood Holdings Group, Inc., the parent company of Advisory and Trust, does not have revenues and is the entity in which we record typical holding company expenses including employee compensation and benefits for holding company employees, directors’ fees and investor relations costs. All segment accounting policies are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Intersegment balances that eliminate in consolidation have been applied to the appropriate segment. Advisory Our Advisory segment provides investment advisory services to (i) corporate pension and profit sharing plans, public employee retirement funds, Taft-Hartley plans, endowments, foundations and individuals, (ii) sub-advisory relationships where Westwood provides investment management services to the Westwood Funds®, funds offered by other financial institutions and funds offered by our Trust segment and (iii) pooled investment vehicles, including collective investment trusts. Salient and Westwood Management, which provide investment advisory services to similar clients, are included in our Advisory segment. Trust Westwood Trust provides trust and custodial services and participation in common trust funds that it sponsors to institutions and high net worth individuals. Westwood Trust is included in our Trust segment. (in thousands) Advisory Trust Westwood Eliminations Consolidated Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Net fee revenues from external sources $ 16,817 $ 5,113 $ — $ 21,930 Net intersegment revenues $ 1,574 $ 58 $ — $ (1,632) $ — Other, net $ 802 $ — $ — $ — $ 802 Total revenues $ 19,193 $ 5,171 $ — $ (1,632) $ 22,732 Segment assets $ 286,921 $ 46,553 $ 13,465 $ (197,897) $ 149,042 Segment goodwill $ 23,100 $ 16,401 $ — $ — $ 39,501 Segment equity-method investments $ 4,519 $ — $ — $ — $ 4,519 Segment expenditures for long-lived assets $ 1 $ — $ 2 $ — $ 3 Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Net fee revenues from external sources $ 17,588 $ 5,031 $ — $ — $ 22,619 Net intersegment revenues $ 1,662 $ 77 $ — $ (1,739) $ — Other, net $ 108 $ — $ — $ — $ 108 Total revenues $ 19,358 $ 5,108 $ — $ (1,739) $ 22,727 Segment assets $ 256,946 $ 51,502 $ 16,616 $ (183,265) $ 141,799 Segment goodwill $ 23,528 $ 16,401 $ — $ — $ 39,929 Segment equity-method investments $ 4,228 $ — $ — $ — $ 4,228 Segment expenditures for long-lived assets $ 27 $ 10 $ 47 $ — $ 84 |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_2
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Restricted Stock Subject Only To A Service Condition Policy [Text Block] | Restricted Stock Subject Only to a Service Condition We calculate compensation cost for restricted stock grants by using the fair market value of our common stock at the date of grant, the number of shares issued and an adjustment for restrictions on dividends. This compensation cost is amortized on a straight-line basis over the applicable vesting period, with adjustments for forfeitures recorded as they occur. |
Restricted Stock Subject To Service And Performance Conditions Policy [Text Block] | Restricted Stock Subject to Service and Performance Conditions Under the Plan, certain key employees were provided agreements for grants of restricted shares that vest over multiple year periods subject to achieving annual performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of Westwood’s Board of Directors. Each year the Compensation Committee establishes specific goals for that year’s vesting of the restricted shares. The date that the Compensation Committee establishes annual goals is considered to be the grant date and the fair value measurement date to determine expense on the shares that are likely to vest. The vesting period ends when the Compensation Committee formally approves the performance-based restricted stock vesting based on the specific performance goals from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements. If a portion of the performance-based restricted shares does not vest, no compensation expense is recognized for that portion and any previously recognized compensation expense related to shares that do not vest is reversed. |
Revenue [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition Revenues are recognized when the performance obligation (the investment management and advisory or trust services provided to the client) defined by the investment advisory or sub-advisory agreement is satisfied. For each performance obligation, we determine at contract inception whether the revenue satisfies over time or at a point in time. We derive our revenues from investment advisory fees, trust fees and other sources of revenues such as gains and losses from our seed money investments into new investment strategies. The "Other, net” revenues on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income are the unrealized gains and losses on our seed money investments, and our seed money investments are included in "Investments, at fair value" on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Advisory and trust fees are calculated based on a percentage of AUM or AUA, as applicable, and the performance obligation is realized over the current calendar quarter. Once clients receive our investment advisory services, we have an enforceable right to payment. Advisory Fee Revenues Our advisory fees are generated by Westwood Management for managing client accounts under investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements. Advisory fees are typically calculated based on a percentage of AUM and AUA and are paid in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Advisory fees are paid quarterly in advance based on AUM on the last day of the preceding quarter, quarterly in arrears based on AUM on the last day of the quarter just ended or are based on a daily or monthly analysis of AUM for the stated period. We recognize advisory fee revenues as services are rendered. Since our advance paying clients' billing periods coincide with the calendar quarter to which such payments relate, revenue is recognized within the quarter and our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain no deferred advisory fee revenues. Advisory clients typically consist of institutional and mutual fund accounts. Institutional investors include separate accounts of (i) corporate pension and profit sharing plans, public employee retirement funds, Taft-Hartley plans, endowments, foundations and individuals; (ii) sub-advisory relationships where Westwood provides investment management services for funds offered by other financial institutions; (iii) pooled investment vehicles, including collective investment trusts; and (iv) managed account relationships with brokerage firms and other registered investment advisors that offer Westwood products to their customers. Mutual funds include the Westwood Funds®, a family of mutual funds for which Westwood Management serves as advisor. These funds are available to individual investors, as well as offered as part of our suite of investment strategies for institutional investors and wealth management accounts. Arrangements with Performance-Based Obligations A limited number of our advisory clients have a contractual performance-based fee component in their contracts, which generates additional revenues if we outperform a specified index over a specific period of time, and a limited number of our mutual fund offerings have fees that generate additional revenues if we outperform specified indices over specific periods of time. Performance-based fees are paid after the performance obligation has been satisfied. The revenue is based on future market performance and is subject to many factors outside our control. We cannot conclude that a significant reversal in the cumulative amount of revenue recognized will not occur during the measurement period, and therefore the revenue is recorded at the end of the measurement period when the performance obligation has been satisfied. Trust Fee Revenues Our trust fees are generated by Westwood Trust pursuant to trust or custodial agreements. Trust fees are separately negotiated with each client and are generally based on a percentage of AUM. Westwood Trust also provides trust services to a small number of clients on a fixed fee basis. The fees for most of our trust clients are calculated quarterly in arrears, based on a daily average of AUM for the quarter, or monthly, based on the month-end value of AUM. Since billing periods for most of Westwood Trust’s clients coincide with the calendar quarter, revenue is fully recognized within the quarter and our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain no deferred fee revenues. |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited and are presented in accordance with the requirements for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and consequently do not include all of the information and footnote disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary in the opinion of management to present fairly our interim financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in accordance with GAAP and the rules and regulations of the SEC. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements, and notes thereto, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Operating results for the periods in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period. The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Westwood and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. |
EARNINGS PER SHARE Policies (Po
EARNINGS PER SHARE Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing comprehensive income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the effect of any dilutive shares of restricted stock granted to employees and non-employee directors. |
REVENUE Policies (Policies)
REVENUE Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition Revenues are recognized when the performance obligation (the investment management and advisory or trust services provided to the client) defined by the investment advisory or sub-advisory agreement is satisfied. For each performance obligation, we determine at contract inception whether the revenue satisfies over time or at a point in time. We derive our revenues from investment advisory fees, trust fees and other sources of revenues such as gains and losses from our seed money investments into new investment strategies. The "Other, net” revenues on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income are the unrealized gains and losses on our seed money investments, and our seed money investments are included in "Investments, at fair value" on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Advisory and trust fees are calculated based on a percentage of AUM or AUA, as applicable, and the performance obligation is realized over the current calendar quarter. Once clients receive our investment advisory services, we have an enforceable right to payment. Advisory Fee Revenues Our advisory fees are generated by Westwood Management for managing client accounts under investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements. Advisory fees are typically calculated based on a percentage of AUM and AUA and are paid in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Advisory fees are paid quarterly in advance based on AUM on the last day of the preceding quarter, quarterly in arrears based on AUM on the last day of the quarter just ended or are based on a daily or monthly analysis of AUM for the stated period. We recognize advisory fee revenues as services are rendered. Since our advance paying clients' billing periods coincide with the calendar quarter to which such payments relate, revenue is recognized within the quarter and our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain no deferred advisory fee revenues. Advisory clients typically consist of institutional and mutual fund accounts. Institutional investors include separate accounts of (i) corporate pension and profit sharing plans, public employee retirement funds, Taft-Hartley plans, endowments, foundations and individuals; (ii) sub-advisory relationships where Westwood provides investment management services for funds offered by other financial institutions; (iii) pooled investment vehicles, including collective investment trusts; and (iv) managed account relationships with brokerage firms and other registered investment advisors that offer Westwood products to their customers. Mutual funds include the Westwood Funds®, a family of mutual funds for which Westwood Management serves as advisor. These funds are available to individual investors, as well as offered as part of our suite of investment strategies for institutional investors and wealth management accounts. Arrangements with Performance-Based Obligations A limited number of our advisory clients have a contractual performance-based fee component in their contracts, which generates additional revenues if we outperform a specified index over a specific period of time, and a limited number of our mutual fund offerings have fees that generate additional revenues if we outperform specified indices over specific periods of time. Performance-based fees are paid after the performance obligation has been satisfied. The revenue is based on future market performance and is subject to many factors outside our control. We cannot conclude that a significant reversal in the cumulative amount of revenue recognized will not occur during the measurement period, and therefore the revenue is recorded at the end of the measurement period when the performance obligation has been satisfied. Trust Fee Revenues Our trust fees are generated by Westwood Trust pursuant to trust or custodial agreements. Trust fees are separately negotiated with each client and are generally based on a percentage of AUM. Westwood Trust also provides trust services to a small number of clients on a fixed fee basis. The fees for most of our trust clients are calculated quarterly in arrears, based on a daily average of AUM for the quarter, or monthly, based on the month-end value of AUM. Since billing periods for most of Westwood Trust’s clients coincide with the calendar quarter, revenue is fully recognized within the quarter and our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain no deferred fee revenues. |
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share | The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share and share amounts): Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Comprehensive income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. $ 2,296 $ 693 Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 8,099,028 7,853,921 Dilutive potential shares from unvested restricted shares 293,468 114,583 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 8,392,496 7,968,504 Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.28 $ 0.09 Diluted $ 0.27 $ 0.09 |
INVESTMENTS (Tables)
INVESTMENTS (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Investment Balances | Investments carried at fair value are presented in the table below (in thousands): Cost Gross Gross Estimated March 31, 2024: U.S. Government securities $ 12,542 $ 235 $ (47) $ 12,730 Money market funds 4,178 145 — 4,323 Equity funds 3,008 327 (104) 3,231 Equities 263 — (26) 237 Exchange-traded bond funds 149 — (3) 146 Total trading securities 20,140 707 (180) 20,667 Private investment fund 265 — (24) 241 Total investments carried at fair value $ 20,405 $ 707 $ (204) $ 20,908 December 31, 2023: U.S. Government securities $ 22,522 $ 14 $ (75) $ 22,461 Money market funds 5,367 111 — 5,478 Equity funds 4,295 195 (260) 4,230 Equities 381 — (24) 357 Exchange-traded bond funds 152 — (4) 148 Total trading securities 32,717 320 (363) 32,674 Private investment fund 265 7 (31) 241 Total investments carried at fair value $ 32,982 $ 327 $ (394) $ 32,915 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the values of our investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis within the fair value hierarchy as of the dates indicated (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Investments Measured at NAV (1) Total As of March 31, 2024: Investments in trading securities $ 20,667 $ — $ — $ — $ 20,667 Private investment fund — — — 241 241 Total assets measured at fair value $ 20,667 $ — $ — $ 241 $ 20,908 Salient Acquisition contingent consideration — — 7,184 — 7,184 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ — $ 7,184 $ — $ 7,184 As of December 31, 2023: Investments in trading securities $ 32,674 $ — $ — $ — $ 32,674 Private investment fund — — — 241 241 Total assets measured at fair value $ 32,674 $ — $ — $ 241 $ 32,915 Salient Acquisition contingent consideration — — 10,133 — 10,133 Total liabilities measured at fair value $ — $ — $ 10,133 $ — $ 10,133 (1) Comprised of certain investments measured at fair value using NAV as a practical expedient. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] | Fair Value using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Beginning balance $ 2,792 Unrealized gains (losses) on private investments — Ending balance $ 2,792 The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented (in thousands): Fair Value using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Beginning balance $ 10,133 $ 12,901 Total (gains) losses included in earnings (2,949) (1,060) Ending balance $ 7,184 $ 11,841 |
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Tab
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract] | |
Variable Interest Entities | The following table displays the AUM and the risk of loss in each vehicle (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 Assets Corporate Amount at Risk VIEs/VOEs: Westwood Funds® $ 4,189 $ — $ — Common Trust Funds 696 — — Private Funds 48 0.2 0.2 Private Equity — 7.2 7.2 All other assets: Wealth Management 3,475 Institutional 7,742 Total Assets Under Management $ 16,150 |
REVENUE Table (Tables)
REVENUE Table (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Abstract] | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] | The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by account type (in thousands). Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Advisory Fees: Institutional $ 9,471 $ 9,603 Mutual Funds 6,911 7,186 Wealth Management 435 244 Performance-based — 555 Trust Fees 5,113 5,031 Other, net 802 108 Total revenues $ 22,732 $ 22,727 |
Revenue Disaggregation by Geographic Location [Table Text Block] | The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by our clients' geographical locations (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Advisory Trust Other Total Canada $ 257 $ — $ — $ 257 United States 16,560 5,113 802 22,475 Total $ 16,817 $ 5,113 $ 802 $ 22,732 Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Advisory Trust Other Total Canada $ 292 $ — $ — $ 292 United States 17,296 5,031 108 22,435 Total $ 17,588 $ 5,031 $ 108 $ 22,727 |
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATIO
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Restricted Stock Subject Only To A Service Condition Policy [Text Block] | Restricted Stock Subject Only to a Service Condition We calculate compensation cost for restricted stock grants by using the fair market value of our common stock at the date of grant, the number of shares issued and an adjustment for restrictions on dividends. This compensation cost is amortized on a straight-line basis over the applicable vesting period, with adjustments for forfeitures recorded as they occur. |
Total Expense Recorded for Stock Based Compensation | The following table presents the total stock-based compensation expense recorded for stock-based compensation arrangements for the periods indicated (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Service condition stock-based compensation expense $ 1,283 Performance condition stock-based compensation expense 97 Stock-based compensation expense under the Plan — 1,380 Canadian Plan stock-based compensation expense — — Total stock-based compensation expense $ — $ 1,380 |
Restricted Stock Subject To Service And Performance Conditions Policy [Text Block] | Restricted Stock Subject to Service and Performance Conditions Under the Plan, certain key employees were provided agreements for grants of restricted shares that vest over multiple year periods subject to achieving annual performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of Westwood’s Board of Directors. Each year the Compensation Committee establishes specific goals for that year’s vesting of the restricted shares. The date that the Compensation Committee establishes annual goals is considered to be the grant date and the fair value measurement date to determine expense on the shares that are likely to vest. The vesting period ends when the Compensation Committee formally approves the performance-based restricted stock vesting based on the specific performance goals from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements. If a portion of the performance-based restricted shares does not vest, no compensation expense is recognized for that portion and any previously recognized compensation expense related to shares that do not vest is reversed. |
Restricted Stock Subject Only to a Service Condition | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Status and Changes in Restricted Stock Grants that Subject to Service Condition | The following table details the status and changes in our restricted stock grants subject only to a service condition for the three months ended March 31, 2024: Shares Weighted Average Non-vested, January 1, 2020 396,598 $ 48.31 Granted 262,373 $ 27.39 Vested (140,974) $ 53.06 Forfeited (26,372) $ 39.72 Non-vested, March 31, 2024 491,625 $ 36.25 |
Restricted Shares Subject to Service and Performance Conditions | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Status and Changes in Restricted Stock Grants that Subject to Service Condition | The following table details the status and changes in our restricted stock grants subject to service and performance conditions for the three months ended March 31, 2024: Shares Weighted Average Non-vested, January 1, 2020 80,975 $ 49.73 Vested (35,275) $ 55.11 Non-vested, March 31, 2024 45,700 $ 45.58 |
SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)
SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] | (in thousands) Advisory Trust Westwood Eliminations Consolidated Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Net fee revenues from external sources $ 16,817 $ 5,113 $ — $ 21,930 Net intersegment revenues $ 1,574 $ 58 $ — $ (1,632) $ — Other, net $ 802 $ — $ — $ — $ 802 Total revenues $ 19,193 $ 5,171 $ — $ (1,632) $ 22,732 Segment assets $ 286,921 $ 46,553 $ 13,465 $ (197,897) $ 149,042 Segment goodwill $ 23,100 $ 16,401 $ — $ — $ 39,501 Segment equity-method investments $ 4,519 $ — $ — $ — $ 4,519 Segment expenditures for long-lived assets $ 1 $ — $ 2 $ — $ 3 Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Net fee revenues from external sources $ 17,588 $ 5,031 $ — $ — $ 22,619 Net intersegment revenues $ 1,662 $ 77 $ — $ (1,739) $ — Other, net $ 108 $ — $ — $ — $ 108 Total revenues $ 19,358 $ 5,108 $ — $ (1,739) $ 22,727 Segment assets $ 256,946 $ 51,502 $ 16,616 $ (183,265) $ 141,799 Segment goodwill $ 23,528 $ 16,401 $ — $ — $ 39,929 Segment equity-method investments $ 4,228 $ — $ — $ — $ 4,228 Segment expenditures for long-lived assets $ 27 $ 10 $ 47 $ — $ 84 |
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS (De
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||||
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets | $ 0 | $ 69,000 | ||
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | 0 | $ (1,168,000) | ||
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | 1,168,000 | |||
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Percentage | 32% | |||
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Fair Value | 0.48 | |||
Other Noncontrolling Interests | $ 0.32 | |||
Asset Acquisition, Consideration Transferred | 1,200,000 | |||
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Noncontrolling Owner | 80% | |||
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Including Subsequent Acquisition, Percentage | 80% | |||
Business Combination Consideration Transferred - Broadmark | 1,200,000 | |||
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value | $ 2,400,000 | |||
Business Combination Consideration Transferred Gross- Broadmark | $ 1,600,000 | |||
Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest | $ 1,000,000 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details Tex
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details Textual) - shares shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | |
Restricted Stock | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Anti-dilutive restricted shares | 20 | 109 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details)
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | |
Computation of Basic and Diluted Shares | ||
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent | $ 2,296 | $ 693 |
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (shares) | 8,099,028 | 7,853,921 |
Dilutive potential shares from unvested restricted shares (shares) | 293,468 | 114,583 |
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (shares) | 8,392,496 | 7,968,504 |
Earnings per share: | ||
Basic (dollars per share) | $ 0.28 | $ 0.09 |
Diluted (dollars per share) | $ 0.27 | $ 0.09 |
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent | $ 2,296 | $ 693 |
INVESTMENTS (Details)
INVESTMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
Cost Method Investments | $ 4,400 | ||
Cost | 20,140 | $ 32,717 | |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 707 | $ 320 | |
Debt Securities, Trading, Unrealized Loss | (180) | (363) | |
Investments in trading securities | 20,667 | 32,674 | |
Cost | 20,405 | 32,982 | |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 707 | 327 | |
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, Unrealized Loss | (204) | (394) | |
Estimated Fair Value | 20,908 | 32,915 | |
Long-term Investments | 7,247 | 7,247 | |
Long-term Investments Carried at Fair Value | 241 | 241 | |
Long-term Investments Carried at Fair Value using NAV | 300 | ||
Equity Method Investments | $ 4,519 | 4,228 | $ 4,284 |
Zarvona Energy Fund GP , L.P . | |||
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 50% | 50% | |
Equity Method Investments | $ 3,800 | $ 3,565 | |
Zarvona Energy Fund II-A, L.P . | |||
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 0.50% | 0.50% | |
Equity Method Investments | $ 700 | $ 700 | |
Salient MLP Total Return Fund, L.P. [Domain] | |||
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 0% | 0% | |
Equity Method Investments | $ 11 | $ 11 | |
Salient MLP Total Return TE Fund, L.P. | |||
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 0.20% | 0.20% | |
Equity Method Investments | $ 8 | $ 8 | |
Total | |||
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
Equity Method Investments | 4,519 | 4,284 | |
U.S. Government securities | |||
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
Cost | 12,542 | 22,522 | |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 235 | 14 | |
Debt Securities, Trading, Unrealized Loss | (47) | (75) | |
Investments in trading securities | 12,730 | 22,461 | |
Money market funds | |||
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
Cost | 4,178 | 5,367 | |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 145 | 111 | |
Debt Securities, Trading, Unrealized Loss | 0 | 0 | |
Investments in trading securities | 4,323 | 5,478 | |
Equity funds | |||
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
Cost | 3,008 | 4,295 | |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 327 | 195 | |
Debt Securities, Trading, Unrealized Loss | (104) | (260) | |
Investments in trading securities | 3,231 | 4,230 | |
Equity Securities | |||
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
Cost | 263 | 381 | |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 | |
Debt Securities, Trading, Unrealized Loss | (26) | (24) | |
Investments in trading securities | 237 | 357 | |
us-gaap_EquitySecuritiesMember [Member] | |||
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
Cost | 149 | 152 | |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | 0 | |
Debt Securities, Trading, Unrealized Loss | (3) | (4) | |
Investments in trading securities | 146 | 148 | |
Private investment fund | |||
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss) [Abstract] | |||
Cost | 265 | 265 | |
Gross Unrealized Gains | 0 | 7 | |
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Loss | (24) | $ (31) | |
Estimated Fair Value | $ 241 | $ 241 |
INVESTMENTS (Details Textual)
INVESTMENTS (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Long-term Investments | $ 7,247 | $ 7,247 | |
Estimated Fair Value | 20,908 | 32,915 | |
Cost | 20,140 | 32,717 | |
Cost Method Investments | 4,400 | ||
Long-term Investments Carried at Fair Value using NAV | 300 | ||
Carrying value - private investment | $ 4,400 | ||
Investment carrying value - Vista | $ 2,800 | ||
us-gaap_EquitySecuritiesMember [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Cost | $ 149 | $ 152 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Detail
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Investments in securities: | ||||
Investments in trading securities | $ 20,667 | $ 32,674 | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 20,908 | 32,915 | ||
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning balance | $ 2,792 | |||
Unrealized gains (losses) on private investments | 0 | |||
Ending balance | 2,792 | |||
Fair Value Inputs [Abstract] (Deprecated 2018-01-31) | ||||
Long-term Investments | 7,247 | 7,247 | ||
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability Value | 7,184 | 11,841 | 10,133 | $ 12,901 |
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings | $ (2,949) | $ (1,060) | ||
Unobservable input - revenue retention discount rate - maximum | true | true | ||
Unobservable input - revenue retention discount rate - weighted average | true | true | ||
Unobservable input - revenue retention discount rate - minimum | true | true | ||
Unobservable input - revenue retention volatility - weighted average | true | true | ||
Unobservable input - revenue retention volatility - maximum | true | true | ||
Unobservable input - revenue retention volatility - minimum | true | true | ||
Unobservable input - growth discount rate - weighted average | true | true | ||
Unobservable input - growth discount rate - maximum | true | true | ||
Unobservable input - growth discount rate - minimum | true | true | ||
Unobservable input - growth volatility - weighted average | true | true | ||
Unobservable input - growth volatility - maximum | true | true | ||
Unobservable input - growth volatility - minimum | true | true | ||
Asset Acquisition, Consideration Transferred, Contingent Consideration | $ 7,200 | |||
Level 1 | ||||
Investments in securities: | ||||
Investments in trading securities | 20,667 | 32,674 | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 20,667 | 32,674 | ||
Level 2 | ||||
Investments in securities: | ||||
Investments in trading securities | 0 | 0 | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 0 | 0 | ||
Level 3 | ||||
Investments in securities: | ||||
Investments in trading securities | 0 | 0 | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
Asset Acquisition, Consideration Transferred, Contingent Consideration | Level 3 | Level 3 | ||
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure | $ 7,184 | $ 10,133 | ||
Investments Measured at NAV | ||||
Investments in securities: | ||||
Investments in trading securities | 0 | 0 | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | $ 241 | $ 241 | ||
Fair Value, Recurring | ||||
Investments in securities: | ||||
Asset Acquisition, Consideration Transferred, Contingent Consideration | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 [Member] | ||
Private investment fund | ||||
Investments in securities: | ||||
Private | $ 241 | $ 241 | ||
Private investment fund | Level 1 | ||||
Investments in securities: | ||||
Private | 0 | 0 | ||
Private investment fund | Level 2 | ||||
Investments in securities: | ||||
Private | 0 | 0 | ||
Private investment fund | Level 3 | ||||
Investments in securities: | ||||
Private | 0 | 0 | ||
Private investment fund | Investments Measured at NAV | ||||
Investments in securities: | ||||
Private | $ 241 | $ 241 |
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE_2
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
Goodwill | 39,501,000 | 39,929,000 | $ 39,501,000 | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||||
Trust Segment Goodwill | 16,401,000 | 16,401,000 | 16,401,000 | $ 16,401,000 |
Advisory Segment Goodwill | 23,100,000 | 23,528,000 | 23,100,000 | 19,331,000 |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | 39,501,000 | 39,929,000 | $ 39,501,000 | $ 35,732,000 |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | $ 4,197,000 | 4,197,000 | ||
Acquired Goodwill - Total | $ 4,197,000 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Share Repu
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Share Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Equity [Abstract] | ||
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount | $ 1,800 | |
Treasury Stock, Value | $ 86,930 | $ 85,990 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount | $ 1.8 |
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Det
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
Estimated Fair Value | $ 20,908 | $ 32,915 | |
Fee revenues from Westwood VIEs | 7,800 | $ 8,000 | |
Investment Owned, at Fair Value | $ 2,417 | ||
Common Trust Funds | |||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | |||
Estimated Fair Value | $ 0 |
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (D_2
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Variable Interest Entities | ||
Assets Under Management | $ 16,150,000 | |
Estimated Fair Value | 20,908 | $ 32,915 |
Westwood Funds® | ||
Variable Interest Entities | ||
Assets Under Management | 4,189,000 | |
Estimated Fair Value | 0 | |
Amount at Risk | 0 | |
Common Trust Funds | ||
Variable Interest Entities | ||
Assets Under Management | 696,000 | |
Estimated Fair Value | 0 | |
Amount at Risk | 0 | |
Westwood Hospitality Fund I LLC [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entities | ||
Assets Under Management | 48,000 | |
Estimated Fair Value | 200 | |
Amount at Risk | 200 | |
Private equity | ||
Variable Interest Entities | ||
Assets Under Management | 0 | |
Estimated Fair Value | 7,200 | |
Amount at Risk | 7,200 | |
Wealth Management | ||
Variable Interest Entities | ||
Assets Under Management | 3,475,000 | |
Institutional | ||
Variable Interest Entities | ||
Assets Under Management | $ 7,742,000 |
REVENUE Disaggregation of Reven
REVENUE Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | REVENUE Revenue Recognition Revenues are recognized when the performance obligation (the investment management and advisory or trust services provided to the client) defined by the investment advisory or sub-advisory agreement is satisfied. For each performance obligation, we determine at contract inception whether the revenue satisfies over time or at a point in time. We derive our revenues from investment advisory fees, trust fees and other sources of revenues such as gains and losses from our seed money investments into new investment strategies. The "Other, net” revenues on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income are the unrealized gains and losses on our seed money investments, and our seed money investments are included in "Investments, at fair value" on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Advisory and trust fees are calculated based on a percentage of AUM or AUA, as applicable, and the performance obligation is realized over the current calendar quarter. Once clients receive our investment advisory services, we have an enforceable right to payment. Advisory Fee Revenues Our advisory fees are generated by Westwood Management for managing client accounts under investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements. Advisory fees are typically calculated based on a percentage of AUM and AUA and are paid in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Advisory fees are paid quarterly in advance based on AUM on the last day of the preceding quarter, quarterly in arrears based on AUM on the last day of the quarter just ended or are based on a daily or monthly analysis of AUM for the stated period. We recognize advisory fee revenues as services are rendered. Since our advance paying clients' billing periods coincide with the calendar quarter to which such payments relate, revenue is recognized within the quarter and our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain no deferred advisory fee revenues. Advisory clients typically consist of institutional and mutual fund accounts. Institutional investors include separate accounts of (i) corporate pension and profit sharing plans, public employee retirement funds, Taft-Hartley plans, endowments, foundations and individuals; (ii) sub-advisory relationships where Westwood provides investment management services for funds offered by other financial institutions; (iii) pooled investment vehicles, including collective investment trusts; and (iv) managed account relationships with brokerage firms and other registered investment advisors that offer Westwood products to their customers. Mutual funds include the Westwood Funds®, a family of mutual funds for which Westwood Management serves as advisor. These funds are available to individual investors, as well as offered as part of our suite of investment strategies for institutional investors and wealth management accounts. Arrangements with Performance-Based Obligations A limited number of our advisory clients have a contractual performance-based fee component in their contracts, which generates additional revenues if we outperform a specified index over a specific period of time, and a limited number of our mutual fund offerings have fees that generate additional revenues if we outperform specified indices over specific periods of time. Performance-based fees are paid after the performance obligation has been satisfied. The revenue is based on future market performance and is subject to many factors outside our control. We cannot conclude that a significant reversal in the cumulative amount of revenue recognized will not occur during the measurement period, and therefore the revenue is recorded at the end of the measurement period when the performance obligation has been satisfied. Trust Fee Revenues Our trust fees are generated by Westwood Trust pursuant to trust or custodial agreements. Trust fees are separately negotiated with each client and are generally based on a percentage of AUM. Westwood Trust also provides trust services to a small number of clients on a fixed fee basis. The fees for most of our trust clients are calculated quarterly in arrears, based on a daily average of AUM for the quarter, or monthly, based on the month-end value of AUM. Since billing periods for most of Westwood Trust’s clients coincide with the calendar quarter, revenue is fully recognized within the quarter and our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain no deferred fee revenues. Revenue Disaggregated Sales taxes are excluded from revenues. The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by account type (in thousands). Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Advisory Fees: Institutional $ 9,471 $ 9,603 Mutual Funds 6,911 7,186 Wealth Management 435 244 Performance-based — 555 Trust Fees 5,113 5,031 Other, net 802 108 Total revenues $ 22,732 $ 22,727 We have clients in various locations around the world. The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by our clients' geographical locations (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Advisory Trust Other Total Canada $ 257 $ — $ — $ 257 United States 16,560 5,113 802 22,475 Total $ 16,817 $ 5,113 $ 802 $ 22,732 Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Advisory Trust Other Total Canada $ 292 $ — $ — $ 292 United States 17,296 5,031 108 22,435 Total $ 17,588 $ 5,031 $ 108 $ 22,727 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | $ 22,732 | $ 22,727 |
Canada | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 257 | 292 |
United States [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 22,475 | 22,435 |
Investment Advisory Services [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 16,817 | 17,588 |
Investment Advisory Services [Member] | Canada | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 257 | 292 |
Investment Advisory Services [Member] | United States [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 16,560 | 17,296 |
Investment Advisory Services [Member] | Advisory | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 9,471 | 9,603 |
Mutual Fund Advisory [Member] | Advisory | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 6,911 | 7,186 |
Private Wealth Advisory [Member] | Advisory | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 435 | 244 |
Performance-based fees [Member] | Advisory | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 0 | 555 |
Trust Fees [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 5,113 | 5,031 |
Trust Fees [Member] | Canada | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 0 | 0 |
Trust Fees [Member] | United States [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 5,113 | 5,031 |
Trust Fees [Member] | Trust | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 5,113 | 5,031 |
Other Revenue Misc Services [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 802 | 108 |
Other Revenue Misc Services [Member] | Canada | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 0 | 0 |
Other Revenue Misc Services [Member] | United States [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | 802 | 108 |
Other Revenue Misc Services [Member] | Advisory | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax | $ 802 | $ 108 |
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSAT_2
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost recognized over a remaining weighted average period | 2 years 6 months | ||
Accrued liability | $ 50,000 | $ 79,000 | |
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Forfeited | 56,625 | ||
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures | $ 1,300,000 | ||
Restricted Stock | |||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Anti-dilutive restricted shares | 20,000 | 109,000 | |
Mutual Fund [Member] | |||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Expense related to mutual fund share incentive awards | $ 27,000 | $ (100,000) | |
Restricted Stock | |||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total number of shares that may be issued under the stock based compensation Plan (including predecessor plans to the Plan) | 5,398,100 | ||
Shares remain available for issuance | 642,000 | ||
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost | $ 13,200,000 | ||
Nonvested restricted shares | 491,625 | 396,598 | |
Expense related to mutual fund share incentive awards | $ 0 | 1,380,000 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period | 350,000 | ||
Canadian Plan | Westwood International Advisors Inc | |||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Amount of shares purchased in the open market | $ 700,000 | ||
Purchases of treasury stock, shares | 27,474 | ||
Mutual Fund Share Incentive Awards | |||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Service period of mutual fund share incentive award | 3 years | ||
Expense related to mutual fund share incentive awards | $ 9,000 | $ 12,000 |
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSAT_3
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | |
DomesticEmployeeServiceAward [Member] | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | $ 1,283 | |
Performance Shares [Member] | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | 97 | |
DomesticServiceAndPerformanceAward [Member] | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | 0 | 1,380 |
CanadianEmployeeServiceAward [Member] | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | 0 | 0 |
Restricted Stock | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | $ 0 | $ 1,380 |
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSAT_4
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION (Details 1) - Restricted Shares Subject Only to a Service Condition | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 $ / shares shares | |
Restricted shares subject only to a service condition: | |
Non-vested, beginning balance, shares | shares | 396,598 |
Granted (shares) | shares | 262,373 |
Vested (shares) | shares | (140,974) |
Forfeited (shares) | shares | (26,372) |
Non-vested, ending balance, shares | shares | 491,625 |
Non-vested, beginning balance, (dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 48.31 |
Granted (dollars per share) | $ / shares | 27.39 |
Vested (dollars per share) | $ / shares | 53.06 |
Forfeited (dollars per share) | $ / shares | 39.72 |
Non-vested, ending balance, (dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 36.25 |
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSAT_5
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION (Details 2) - Restricted Shares Subject to Service and Performance Conditions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 $ / shares shares | |
Restricted shares subject only to a service condition: | |
Non-vested, beginning balance, shares | shares | 80,975 |
Vested (shares) | shares | (35,275) |
Non-vested, ending balance, shares | shares | 45,700 |
Non-vested, beginning balance, (dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 49.73 |
Vested (dollars per share) | $ / shares | 55.11 |
Non-vested, ending balance, (dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 45.58 |
LEASES (Textual)
LEASES (Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ 3,404 | $ 3,673 | |
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability | $ 0 | $ 1,217 |
SEGMENT REPORTING (Details Text
SEGMENT REPORTING (Details Textual) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 Segment | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Number of operating segments | 2 |
SEGMENT REPORTING (Details)
SEGMENT REPORTING (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Net fee revenues from external sources | $ 21,930 | $ 22,619 | |
Net intersegment revenues | 0 | 0 | |
Other, net | 802 | 108 | |
Total revenues | 22,732 | 22,727 | |
Segment Assets | (149,042) | (141,799) | $ (155,167) |
Goodwill | 39,501 | 39,929 | 39,501 |
Equity Method Investments | 4,519 | 4,228 | $ 4,284 |
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | 3 | 84 | |
Operating Segments | Advisory | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Net fee revenues from external sources | 16,817 | 17,588 | |
Net intersegment revenues | 1,574 | 1,662 | |
Other, net | 802 | 108 | |
Total revenues | 19,193 | 19,358 | |
Segment Assets | (286,921) | (256,946) | |
Goodwill | 23,100 | 23,528 | |
Equity Method Investments | 4,519 | 4,228 | |
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | 1 | 27 | |
Operating Segments | Trust | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Net fee revenues from external sources | 5,113 | 5,031 | |
Net intersegment revenues | 58 | 77 | |
Other, net | 0 | 0 | |
Total revenues | 5,171 | 5,108 | |
Segment Assets | (46,553) | (51,502) | |
Goodwill | 16,401 | 16,401 | |
Equity Method Investments | 0 | 0 | |
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | 0 | 10 | |
Westwood Holdings | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Net fee revenues from external sources | 0 | 0 | |
Net intersegment revenues | 0 | 0 | |
Other, net | 0 | 0 | |
Total revenues | 0 | 0 | |
Segment Assets | (13,465) | (16,616) | |
Goodwill | 0 | 0 | |
Equity Method Investments | 0 | 0 | |
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | 2 | 47 | |
Eliminations | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Net fee revenues from external sources | 0 | ||
Net intersegment revenues | (1,632) | (1,739) | |
Other, net | 0 | 0 | |
Total revenues | (1,632) | (1,739) | |
Segment Assets | 197,897 | 183,265 | |
Goodwill | 0 | 0 | |
Equity Method Investments | 0 | 0 | |
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment | $ 0 | $ 0 |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Text
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 02, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Dividends declared per share (dollars per share) | $ 0.15 | $ 0.15 | |
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount | $ 1.8 | ||
Subsequent Event [Member] | |||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Dividends declared per share (dollars per share) | $ 0.15 | ||
Dividends payable, date to be paid | Jul. 01, 2024 | ||
Dividends payable, date of record | Jun. 03, 2024 |
Business Combinations and Asset
Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |||
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | $ 1,168,000 | ||
Cash Acquired in Excess of Payments to Acquire Business | (402,000) | ||
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross | 1,570,000 | ||
Investment Owned, at Fair Value | $ 2,417,000 | ||
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value | 2,400,000 | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 919,000 | ||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 919,000 | ||
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue | $ 22,727,000 | ||
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) | 714,000 | ||
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual | 1 | 1,200,000 | |
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual | (600,000) | 100,000 | |
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent of Broadmark, Noncontontrolling Interest | 994,000 | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net | 382,000 | ||
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | $ 4,197,000 | $ 4,197,000 | |
Other Current Assets | |||
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 150,000 | ||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 150,000 | ||
Accounts Receivable | |||
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 629,000 | ||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 629,000 | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment | |||
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 11,000 | ||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 11,000 | ||
Other Assets | |||
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 511,000 | ||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | $ 511,000 |