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COLUMBUS, OH – Diamond Hill Investment Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DHIL), an investment advice company with a market capitalization of $360 million and strong profitability metrics including a 45% gross margin, announced the results of its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on Tuesday. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears undervalued based on its Fair Value estimates, with shares currently trading near their 52-week low at $129.07. Shareholders approved all proposals, including the election of board members and the adoption of a new incentive plan.
The Columbus-based investment advice company, with a history dating back to its former names as Banc Stock Group Inc. and Heartland Financial (NASDAQ:HTLF) Group Inc., saw the re-election of six directors to its Board. InvestingPro data reveals the company’s management has been actively buying back shares while maintaining an impressive 18-year streak of consistent dividend payments, currently yielding 4.66%. Heather E. Brilliant, Richard S. Cooley, Gordon B. Fowler, Paula R. Meyer, Nicole R. St. Pierre, and L’Quentus Thomas will serve until the next annual meeting. The directors were elected with a majority of votes, with Heather E. Brilliant receiving 2,004,585 votes for and 10,001 against.
The appointment of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, was ratified with 2,324,517 votes in favor.
Additionally, shareholders approved the Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. 2025 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, with 1,780,659 votes for the proposal. The plan is designed to provide equity and cash incentives to employees, aligning their interests with those of shareholders.
In an advisory vote, the 2025 compensation of the company’s named executive officers was also approved, receiving 1,918,073 votes in favor.
The approval of these items, particularly the new incentive plan, indicates shareholder support for the company’s strategic direction and governance practices. Diamond Hill Investment Group, known for providing investment advice under the Standard Industrial Classification code 6282, continues to operate from its headquarters at 325 John H. McConnell Blvd, Columbus (WA:CLC), Ohio. The company maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 1.77 and minimal debt, earning a "Good" overall financial health score from InvestingPro, which offers additional insights through its comprehensive analysis tools and ProTips.
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In other recent news, Diamond Hill Investment Group Inc. reported its asset management figures for February 2025, showing a total of $30.939 billion in assets under management, according to an SEC filing. This marks a slight increase from January 2025, when the company reported $30.837 billion in assets. The Diamond Hill Funds continue to hold the largest share, with $19.182 billion in February, compared to $18.785 billion in January. Separately managed accounts and other pooled vehicles also saw slight changes in their asset allocations. The Large Cap strategy remains the dominant investment strategy, managing $17.861 billion in February, slightly down from $18.166 billion in January. Other strategies such as Long-Short and Core Fixed Income have also shown minor adjustments. The filings provide a snapshot of the company’s asset allocation and its continued presence in the investment advisory market. Diamond Hill’s focus on a range of investment strategies remains evident in its latest asset management figures.
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