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confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.65
Westwood acquisition of Salient reveals $33.8M partners' deficit, going-concern risk in audited 2021 financials
WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC
- Salient's 2021 operating revenue $28.4M (+10.7% YoY) but operating loss $1.3M; net income $17.9M on $18.4M debt forgiveness.
- Salient had $40.2M assets vs $74.1M liabilities, resulting in negative equity of $33.8M as of Dec 31, 2021.
- Auditor's report includes substantial doubt about Salient's ability to continue as a going concern.
- Unaudited interim financials for 9 months ended Sep 30, 2022, also included in filing.