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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001387131-21-007345"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WHG"
cik: "0001165002"
company_name: "WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC"
filed_at: "2021-07-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-30T05:20:02.674263+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Westwood Holdings rejects $25/share unsolicited takeover proposal from Americana Partners

## Summary
- Received two unsolicited proposals from Americana Partners since May; latest on June 14, 2021 offered $25.00 per share cash.
- Board unanimously determined proposal significantly undervalues Westwood relative to standalone plan.
- Americana has not provided evidence of financing ability for acquisition bid.
- CEO cites cost reductions, pipeline opportunities, and technology investments as growth path.
- RBC Capital Markets and Sidley Austin engaged as financial and legal advisors.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001387131-21-007345
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WHG
- cik: 0001165002
- company_name: WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC
- filed_at: 2021-07-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1165002/000138713121007345/0001387131-21-007345-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1165002/000138713121007345/whg-8k_071421.htm

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