10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014

OR

¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from to .

Commission file number 1-31234

WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	75-2969997
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
200 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1200 DALLAS, TEXAS	75201
(Address of principal executive office)	(Zip Code)

(214) 756-6900

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes  xNo  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes  xNo  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “ smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	¨	Accelerated filer	x
Non-accelerated filer	¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  ¨No  x

Shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding as of July 25, 2014: 8,288,414.

WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.

INDEX

PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	PAGE
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2014	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013	4
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	5
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	18
Item 3.	Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	25
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	25
PART II	OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	25
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	26
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	27
Item 6.	Exhibits	28
Signatures		29

WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except par value and share amounts)

	June 30,
	2014			December 31,
	(unaudited)			2013
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,063		$	10,864
Accounts receivable		16,685			14,468
Investments, at fair value		57,772			64,554
Deferred income taxes		1,313			3,782
Prepaid income taxes		2,083			—
Other assets		1,620			2,521
Total current assets		95,536			96,189
Goodwill		11,255			11,255
Deferred income taxes		2,116			2,041
Intangible assets, net		3,610			3,789
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,445 and $2,155		2,676			2,746
Total assets	$	115,193		$	116,020
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	1,916		$	2,082
Dividends payable		4,167			3,935
Compensation and benefits payable		8,925			17,805
Income taxes payable		—			1,031
Total current liabilities		15,008			24,853
Accrued dividends		994			1,266
Deferred rent		1,196			1,268
Total long-term liabilities		2,190			2,534
Total liabilities		17,198			27,387
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, issued 8,989,877 and outstanding 8,288,414 shares at June 30, 2014; issued 8,778,613 and outstanding      8,176,417 shares at December 31, 2013		90			88
Additional paid-in capital		108,846			100,955
Treasury stock, at cost - 701,463 shares at June 30, 2014; 602,196 shares at December 31, 2013		(29,008	)		(23,169	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(279	)		(257	)
Retained earnings		18,346			11,016
Total stockholders' equity		97,995			88,633
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	115,193		$	116,020

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands, except per share data and share amounts)

(unaudited)

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30,					June 30,
	2014		2013			2014			2013
REVENUES:
Advisory fees
Asset based	$	22,095	$	16,486		$	42,484		$	32,033
Performance based		3,443		2,535			3,806			2,535
Trust fees		5,151		4,574			10,179			8,791
Other, net		216		(120	)		385			216
Total revenues		30,905		23,475			56,854			43,575
EXPENSES:
Employee compensation and benefits		12,502		11,907			25,045			23,750
Sales and marketing		375		334			662			621
Westwood mutual funds		722		462			1,374			866
Information technology		1,014		678			1,729			1,334
Professional services		1,189		1,077			2,571			2,079
General and administrative		1,384		1,284			2,832			2,473
Total expenses		17,186		15,742			34,213			31,123
Income before income taxes		13,719		7,733			22,641			12,452
Provision for income taxes		4,897		2,854			8,060			4,740
Net income	$	8,822	$	4,879		$	14,581		$	7,712
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments		332		(158	)		(22	)		(235	)
Total comprehensive income	$	9,154	$	4,721		$	14,559		$	7,477
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.17	$	0.66		$	1.94		$	1.05
Diluted	$	1.14	$	0.65		$	1.89		$	1.03
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		7,523,347		7,349,868			7,499,016			7,318,688
Diluted		7,739,150		7,495,523			7,720,425			7,492,392

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(unaudited)

												Accumulated
						Additional						Other
	Common Stock, Par					Paid-In			Treasury			Comprehensive			Retained
	Shares			Amount		Capital			Stock			Loss			Earnings			Total
BALANCE, January 1, 2014		8,176,417		$	88	$	100,955		$	(23,169	)	$	(257	)	$	11,016		$	88,633
Net income		—			—		—			—			—			14,581			14,581
Other comprehensive loss		—			—		—			—			(22	)		—			(22	)
Issuance of restricted stock, net		211,264			2		(2	)		—			—			—			—
Dividends declared ($0.44 per share)		—			—		—			—			—			(7,251	)		(7,251	)
Restricted stock amortization		—			—		5,796			—			—			—			5,796
Reclassification of compensation liability to be      paid in shares		—			—		170			—			—			—			170
Tax benefit related to equity compensation		—			—		1,927			—			—			—			1,927
Purchase of treasury stock		(99,267	)		—		—			(5,839	)		—			—			(5,839	)
BALANCE, June 30, 2014		8,288,414		$	90	$	108,846		$	(29,008	)	$	(279	)	$	18,346		$	97,995

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	For the
	six months ended
	June 30,
	2014			2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	14,581		$	7,712
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		288			187
Amortization of intangible assets		180			180
Unrealized (gains) losses on trading investments		(134	)		639
Restricted stock amortization		5,796			5,692
Deferred income taxes		2,389			937
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation		(1,916	)		(684	)
Net sales of investments - trading securities		6,927			7,880
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(2,236	)		(4,003	)
Other current assets		919			(864	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(166	)		(71	)
Compensation and benefits payable		(8,683	)		(5,931	)
Income taxes payable and prepaid income taxes		(1,189	)		(1,991	)
Other liabilities		(29	)		18
Net cash provided by operating activities		16,727			9,701
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment		(302	)		(313	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(302	)		(313	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of treasury stock		(5,839	)		(4,637	)
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation		1,916			684
Cash dividends		(7,291	)		(2,988	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(11,214	)		(6,941	)
Effect of currency rate changes on cash		(12	)		(131	)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		5,199			2,316
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		10,864			3,817
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	16,063		$	6,133
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	$	6,978		$	5,723

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. 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 subsidiaries, Westwood Management Corp. (“Westwood Management”), Westwood Trust (“Westwood Trust”), Westwood International Advisors Inc. (“Westwood International”) and Westwood Advisors, LLC. Westwood Management provides investment advisory services to corporate retirement plans, public retirement plans, endowments and foundations, mutual funds, individuals and clients of Westwood Trust. Westwood Trust provides institutions and high net worth individuals with trust and custodial services and participation in its sponsored common trust funds. Westwood International provides investment advisory services to corporate retirement plans, public retirement plans, endowments and foundations, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles. Westwood Advisors, LLC is an Omaha-based registered investment advisor. Revenue is largely dependent on the total value and composition of assets under management (“AUM”). Accordingly, fluctuations in financial markets and in the composition of AUM impact revenues and results of operations.

Westwood Management is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Westwood Trust is chartered and regulated by the Texas Department of Banking. Westwood International is registered as a portfolio manager and exempt market dealer with the Ontario Securities Commission and the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) in Québec.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared without an audit and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary 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 using the accrual basis of accounting and have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for the presentation of interim financial information as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

The accompanying 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, 2013. Operating results for the periods in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results for any future period. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of Westwood and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We believe the most significant estimates and assumptions are associated with the valuation of deferred taxes, stock-based compensation and impairment assessments of goodwill and intangible assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Investment advisory and trust fees are recognized as services are provided. These fees are determined in accordance with contracts between our subsidiaries and their clients and are generally based on a percentage of AUM. A limited number of our clients have contractual performance-based fee arrangements, which would pay us an additional fee if we outperform a specified index over a specific period of time. We record revenue for performance-based fees at the end of the measurement period. Most advisory and trust fees are payable in advance or in arrears on a calendar quarterly basis. Advance payments are deferred and recognized over the periods services are performed. Since billing periods for most of our advance paying clients coincide with the calendar quarter to which payment relates, revenue is recognized within the quarter. Consequently, no significant amount of deferred revenue is contained in our condensed consolidated financial statements. Deferred revenue is shown on the condensed consolidated balance sheets under the heading of “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”. Other revenues generally consist of interest and investment income and are recognized as earned.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Principles of Consolidation

We assess each legal entity that we manage to determine whether consolidation is appropriate at the onset of the relationship. We first determine whether the entity is a voting interest entity (“VOE”) or a variable interest entity (“VIE”) under GAAP and then whether we have a controlling financial interest in the entity. Assessing whether an entity is a VOE or VIE and if it requires consolidation involves judgment and analysis. Factors considered in this assessment include, but are not limited to, the legal organization of the entity, our equity ownership and contractual involvement with the entity and any related party or de facto agent implications of our involvement with the entity. We reconsider whether an entity is a VOE or VIE whenever contractual arrangements change, the entity receives additional equity or returns equity to its investors or changes in facts and circumstances occur that change the ability of investors to direct the activities of the entity.

A VIE is an entity in which (i) the total equity investment at risk is not sufficient to enable the entity to finance its activities without subordinated financial support or (ii) the at-risk equity holders do not have the normal characteristics of a controlling financial interest.  That is, the at-risk equity holders do not have the obligation to absorb losses, the right to receive residual returns and/or the right to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. An enterprise must consolidate all VIEs of which it is the primary beneficiary. We determine if a sponsored investment meets the definition of a VIE by considering whether the fund’s equity investment at risk is sufficient to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support and whether the fund’s at-risk equity holders absorb any losses, have the right to receive residual returns and have the right to direct the activities of the entity most responsible for the entity’s economic performance. For VIEs that are investment companies, the primary beneficiary of the VIE is the party that absorbs a majority of the expected losses of the VIE, receives a majority of the expected residual returns of the VIE, or both. For VIEs that are not investment companies, the primary beneficiary of a VIE is defined as the party who, considering the involvement of related parties and de facto agents, has (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect its economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This evaluation is updated continuously.

A VOE is an entity that is not within the scope of the guidance for VIEs. Consolidation of a VOE is required when a reporting entity owns a controlling financial interest in a VOE. Ownership of a majority of the voting interests is the usual condition for a controlling financial interest. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, none of our sponsored investment entities were VOEs subject to this assessment by the Company.

Westwood Investment Funds PLC (the “UCITS Fund”), which was authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland on June 18, 2013 pursuant to the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011 (“UCITS”), is an Ireland domiciled umbrella-type open-ended self-managed investment company. The UCITS Fund is established as an umbrella fund with segregated assets and liabilities between sub-funds. Notwithstanding the segregation of assets and liabilities within each sub-fund, the UCITS Fund is a single legal entity and no sub-fund constitutes a legal entity separate from the UCITS Fund itself. Shares of the sub-fund, all of which are owned by the third-party investors, are listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. The base currency of the UCITS Fund is the pound sterling. We determined that the UCITS Fund was a VIE as its at-risk equity holders do not have the ability to direct the activities of the UCITS Fund that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. Although the Company does not have an equity investment in the UCITS Fund, in that the Company’s representatives have a majority control of the UCITS Fund’s Board of Directors they can influence the UCITS Fund’s management and affairs. The UCITS’s Fund Board of Directors maintains this control through its duties which are stated in the UCITS Fund’s Memorandum and Articles of Association which have no expiration date. We concluded that the Company was not the primary beneficiary of the UCITS Fund because even though it has the power to direct the activities of the UCITS Fund (that most significantly impact the fund’s economic performance), it does not absorb a majority of the UCITS Fund’s expected losses and does not receive a majority of the UCITS Fund’s expected residual returns. As a result, the results of the UCITS Fund are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial results.

We have also evaluated all of our other advisory relationships as well as our relationship as sponsor of our common trust funds to determine whether or not we qualify as the primary beneficiary based on whether there is an obligation to absorb the majority of expected losses or a right to receive the majority of residual returns. Since all losses and returns are distributed to the shareholders of the Westwood VIEs, we are not the primary beneficiary and consequently the Westwood VIEs are not included in our condensed consolidated financial statements. We have included the disclosures related to VIEs in Note 8.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of short-term, highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, other than pooled investment vehicles considered to be investments. We maintain some cash and cash equivalents balances with financial institutions in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. The Company has not experienced losses on uninsured cash accounts.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable represents balances arising from services provided to customers and are recorded on an accrual basis, net of any allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable are written off when they are determined to be uncollectible. Any allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on the Company’s historical write-off experience, existing conditions in the industry, and the financial stability of the customer. The majority of our accounts receivable balances consist of advisory and trust fees receivable from customers that we believe and have experienced to be fully collectible. Accordingly our condensed consolidated financial statements do not include an allowance for bad debt or any bad debt expense.

Investments

All marketable securities are classified as trading securities and are carried at quoted market value on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Net unrealized holding gains or losses on investments classified as trading securities are reflected as a component of other revenues. We measure realized gains and losses on investments using the specific identification method. Investments include shares of Westwood mutual funds awarded to employees pursuant to mutual fund share incentive awards described in Note 9.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquired assets over the fair value of the underlying identifiable assets at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually.

We test more frequently if indicators are present or changes in circumstances suggest that impairment may exist. These indicators include, among others, declines in sales, earnings or cash flows, or the development of a material adverse change in the business climate. We assess goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, referred to as a component. We have identified two reporting units, which are consistent with our reporting segments: Advisory and Trust. The Company is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the Company determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than the carrying amount. The Company assesses goodwill for impairment using a qualitative assessment that includes consideration of the current trends in the industry in which the Company operates, macroeconomic conditions, recent financial performance of the Company’s reporting units and a market multiple approach valuation. In performing the annual impairment test, which is performed during the third quarter or more frequently when impairment indicators exist and after assessing the qualitative factors, we may be required to utilize the two-step approach prescribed by ASC 350, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The first step requires a comparison of each reporting unit’s carrying value to the fair value of the respective unit. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The fair value of each reporting unit is estimated, entirely or predominantly, using a market multiple approach. We completed our annual goodwill impairment assessment during the third quarter of 2013 and determined that no impairment loss was required. No impairments were recorded during any of the periods presented.

Our intangible assets represent the acquisition date fair value of acquired client relationships, trade names and non-compete agreements and are reflected net of amortization. In valuing these assets, we made significant estimates regarding their useful lives, growth rates and potential attrition. We periodically review intangible assets for events or circumstances that would indicate impairment. See Note 6.

Income Taxes

We file a United States federal income tax return as a consolidated group for Westwood and its subsidiaries based in the U.S. We also file a separate Canadian income tax return for Westwood International. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured at enacted income tax rates. Deferred income tax expense generally reflects changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred taxes relate primarily to stock-based compensation expense and net operating losses at Westwood International.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

We record net deferred tax assets when we believe such assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of the net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.No valuation allowance has been recorded in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

We recognize tax liabilities in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, and we adjust them when our judgment reflects the evaluation of new information. Because of the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period in which new information becomes available. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had not established any reserves for, nor recorded any unrecognized tax benefits related to, uncertain tax positions.

Currency Translation

Assets and liabilities of Westwood International, our non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiary, are translated at exchange rates as of applicable reporting dates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the periods indicated. The gains and losses resulting from translating non-U.S. dollar functional currency into U.S. dollars are recorded through other comprehensive income.

Long-term Compensation Agreements

We entered into employment agreements with certain employees of Westwood International that provide for specified payments over four years, the latest of which is in 2015. In certain circumstances, these payments would be forfeited to us if the employment of these individuals is terminated before completion of the contractual earning period. Payments made in advance under these agreements are included in “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, net of amounts already amortized.

Stock Based Compensation

We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification No. 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). Under ASC 718, stock-based compensation expense reflects the fair value of stock-based awards measured at grant date, is recognized over the relevant service period, and is adjusted each period for anticipated forfeitures.

We have issued restricted stock and granted stock options in accordance with our Third Amended and Restated Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”). We apply judgment in developing an expectation of awards of restricted stock and stock options that may be forfeited. If actual experience differs significantly from these estimates, our stock-based compensation expense and results of operations could be materially affected.

We have compensation arrangements with certain employees of Westwood International pursuant to which these employees are able to earn cash awards based on the performance of certain investment products. A portion of such awards may be paid in shares of our stock that vest over a multi-year period. We accrue a liability for these awards over both the annual period in which we determine it is probable that the award will be earned and, for the portion to be settled in shares, over the following three-year vesting period. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 the expense recorded for these awards was $330,000 and $152,000, respectively. Cash awards expected to be settled in shares are funded into a trust pursuant to an established Canadian employee benefit plan. Generally, the Canadian trust subsequently acquires Westwood common shares in market transactions and holds such shares until the shares are vested and distributed, or until forfeited. Shares held in the trust are shown on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as treasury shares. During the first quarter of 2014 and the second quarter of 2013, the trust purchased in the open market 11,476 and 20,251 Westwood common shares for approximately $670,000 and $880,000, respectively.  Until shares are acquired by the trust, we measure the liability as a cash-based award included in “Compensation and benefits payable” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. When the number of shares related to an award is determinable, the award becomes an equity award accounted for similarly to restricted stock, which is described in Note 9.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(Unaudited)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. The ASU is intended to reduce the frequency of disposals reported as discontinued operations by focusing on strategic shifts that have (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. The standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, although early adoption is permitted. We do not currently expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which was the result of a joint project by the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The issuance of a comprehensive and converged standard on revenue recognition is expected to improve the ability of financial statement users to understand and consistently analyze an entity’s revenue across industries, transactions, and geographies. The standard will require additional disclosures to help financial statement users better understand the nature, amount, timing, and potential uncertainty of the revenue being recognized. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and will require either retrospective application to each prior reporting period presented or retrospective application with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard recognized at the date of adoption. We are currently evaluating the impact that the application of ASU 2014-09 will have on our financial statements and disclosures.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12 Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, which establishes specific guidance on how to account for share-based payments for awards with performance targets after the employee completes the requisite service period. Current U.S. GAAP does not contain explicit guidance on how to account for those share-based payments. The standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, although early adoption is permitted. We do not currently expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial statements.

3. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share for these periods is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the effect of any dilutive shares of restricted stock and stock options granted to employees and non-employee directors. There were approximately 37,000 anti-dilutive restricted shares as of June 30, 2014. There were no anti-dilutive restricted shares or options as of June 30, 2013.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted shares (in thousands, except per share and share amounts):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Net income	$	8,822	$	4,879	$	14,581	$	7,712
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic		7,523,347		7,349,868		7,499,016		7,318,688
Dilutive potential shares from unvested restricted shares		215,803		145,655		221,409		173,704
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted		7,739,150		7,495,523		7,720,425		7,492,392
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.17	$	0.66	$	1.94	$	1.05
Diluted	$	1.14	$	0.65	$	1.89	$	1.03

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4. INVESTMENTS

Investment balances are presented in the table below (in thousands). All investments are carried at fair value, and all investments are accounted for as trading securities.

			Gross		Gross			Estimated
			Unrealized		Unrealized			Market
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
June 30, 2014:
U.S. Government and Government agency obligations	$	50,905	$	11	$	—		$	50,916
Money market funds		1,219		—		—			1,219
Equity funds		2,405		160		(12	)		2,553
Fixed income funds		3,058		26		—			3,084
Marketable securities	$	57,587	$	197	$	(12	)	$	57,772
December 31, 2013:
U.S. Government and Government agency obligations	$	42,595	$	16	$	—		$	42,611
Money market funds		8,584		—		—			8,584
Equity funds		2,130		200		(54	)		2,276
Fixed income funds		10,984		99		—			11,083
Marketable securities	$	64,293	$	315	$	(54	)	$	64,554

5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

We determine estimated fair values of our financial instruments using available information. The fair value amounts discussed in our condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of either amounts realizable upon disposition of these instruments or our intent or ability to dispose of these assets. The estimated fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, dividends payable, income taxes payable and accrued liabilities, approximates their carrying value due to their short-term maturities and are classified as level 1 fair value measurements. The carrying amount of investments designated as “trading” securities, primarily U.S. Government and Government agency obligations, money market funds, Westwood Funds® mutual funds and Westwood Trust common trust fund shares, equals their fair value based on prices quoted in active markets and, with respect to funds, the net asset value of the shares held as reported by the fund. Market values of our money market holdings generally do not fluctuate.

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional 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 – unobservable inputs where there is little or no market activity

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The following table summarizes the values of our assets as of the dates indicated within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands).

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
As of June 30, 2014:
Investments in securities:
Trading	$	55,610	$	2,162	$	—	$	57,772
Total financial instruments	$	55,610	$	2,162	$	—	$	57,772
As of December 31, 2013:
Investments in securities:
Trading	$	64,554	$	—	$	—	$	64,554
Total financial instruments	$	64,554	$	—	$	—	$	64,554

Investments categorized as level 2 assets consist of investments in common trust funds sponsored by Westwood Trust. Common trust funds are private investment vehicles comprised of commingled investments held in trusts that are valued using the Net Asset Value (“NAV”), calculated by us as administrator of the funds. The NAV is quoted on an inactive private market; however, the unit price is based on the market value of the underlying investments that are traded on an active market. Westwood Trust sponsors common trust funds for most of the investment strategies managed by Westwood Management. These strategiesare disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Investments in the funds are generally redeemable on a daily basis. There are no current plans to sell any of these investments.

6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following is a summary of our intangible assets at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

	Weighted
	Average
	Amortization		Gross					Net
	Period		Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying
	(years)		Amount		Amortization			Amount
June 30, 2014:
Client relationships		14.20	$	5,005	$	(1,395	)	$	3,610
Total			$	5,005	$	(1,395	)	$	3,610
December 31, 2013:
Client relationships		14.20	$	5,005	$	(1,216	)	$	3,789
Total			$	5,005	$	(1,216	)	$	3,789

Amortization expense was $180,000 and $180,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets for the next five years follows (in thousands):

	Estimated
	Amortization
For the Year ending December 31,	Expense
2014	$	359
2015		359
2016		359
2017		359
2018		359

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7. BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows (in thousands):

	As of			As of
	June 30,			December 31,
	2014			2013
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(279	)	$	(257	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(279	)	$	(257	)

Accrued Dividends

Accrued dividends of $994,000 at June 30, 2014 and $1,266,000 at December 31, 2013 are dividends accrued on unvested restricted shares that are expected to vest subsequent to June 30, 2015. When those unvested restricted shares vest, the dividends accrued on those shares will be paid.

8. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

Westwood Trust sponsors common trust funds (“CTFs”) for its clients. These funds allow clients to commingle assets to achieve economies of scale. Westwood International provides investment advisory services to the UCITS Fund. Westwood Management provides investment advisory services to the Westwood Funds®, a family of mutual funds, and to two collective investment trusts (“CITs”). Some clients of Westwood Management hold their investments in ten limited liability companies (“LLCs”) that were formed and sponsored by McCarthy Group Advisors, L.L.C. The CTFs, Westwood Funds®, CITs and LLCs (“Westwood VIEs”) are considered VIEs because our clients, who hold the equity at risk, do not have a direct or indirect ability through voting or similar rights to make decisions about the funds that would have a significant effect on their success. We receive fees for managing assets in these entities commensurate with market rates.

We evaluate all of our advisory relationships and CTFs to determine whether or not we qualify as the primary beneficiary based on whether there is an obligation to absorb the majority of expected losses or a right to receive the majority of expected residual returns. Since all losses and returns are distributed to the shareholders of the Company’s VIEs, we are not the primary beneficiary and consequently the Westwood VIEs are not included in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Otherwise, we have not provided any financial support not previously contractually obligated to provide and there are no arrangements that would require us to provide additional financial support to any of these VIEs. Our investments in the Westwood Funds® and the CTFs are accounted for as investments in accordance with our other investments described in Note 4.

The following table displays assets under management, corporate money invested and risk of loss in each vehicle (in millions).

	As of June 30, 2014
	Assets
	Under		Corporate		Risk of
	Management		Investment		Loss
Westwood Funds®	$	3,290	$	3.5	$	3.5
Common Trust Funds		2,737		2.1		2.1
Collective Investment Trusts		324		—		—
LLCs		262		—		—
UCITS Fund		839		—		—

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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Stock Based Compensation

We have issued stock options and restricted shares to our employees and non-employee directors and offer 401(k) matching and profit sharing contributions to our employees. The Plan reserves shares of Westwood common stock for issuance to eligible employees, directors and consultants of Westwood or its subsidiaries in the form of restricted stock and stock options. The total number of shares that may be issued under the Plan (including predecessor plans to the Plan) may not exceed 3,898,100 shares. In the event of a change in control of Westwood, the Plan contains provisions providing for the acceleration of the vesting of restricted stock and stock options. At June 30, 2014, approximately 505,000 shares remain available for issuance under the Plan.

The Share Award Plan of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. for Service provided in Canada to its Subsidiaries (the “Canada EB Plan”) provides compensation in the form of common stock for services performed by persons to Westwood International. As described in Note 2, the trust formed pursuant to the Canada EB Plan holds 31,727 shares of Westwood common stock. Under the Canada EB Plan, no more than $10 million CDN (or $9.1 million in U. S. Dollars using the exchange rate on June 30, 2014) may be funded to the Plan Trustee to fund purchases of common stock with respect to awards granted under the Canada EB Plan. At June 30, 2014, approximately 131,000 shares remain available for issuance under the Canada EB Plan based on a share price of $60.04, the closing price of our stock as of June 30, 2014.

The following table presents the total stock-based compensation expense recorded and the total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation arrangements for the years indicated (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30,
	2014		2013
Service condition restricted stock expense	$	3,551	$	3,902
Performance-based restricted stock expense		2,013		1,682
Restricted stock expense under the Plan		5,564		5,584
Canada EB Plan restricted stock expense		232		108
Total stock based compensation expense	$	5,796	$	5,692

Restricted Stock

Under the Plan, we have granted to employees and non-employee directors restricted stock subject to service conditions, and to certain key employees restricted stock subject to both service and performance conditions. 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, an adjustment for restrictions on dividends and an estimate of shares that will not vest due to forfeitures. This compensation cost is amortized on a straight-line basis over the applicable vesting period.

As of June 30, 2014, there was approximately $29.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense for restricted stock grants under the Plan, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 2.8 years. Our two types of restricted stock grants under the Plan are discussed below.

				Weighted Average
				Grant Date Fair
Restricted shares subject only to a service condition:	Shares			Value
Non-vested, January 1, 2014		511,060		$	40.49
Granted		182,990			58.78
Vested		(186,680	)		38.76
Forfeited		(31,291	)		47.87
Non-vested, June 30, 2014		476,079			47.72

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Performance-based restricted share grants

Under the Plan, certain key employees were granted restricted shares that vest over five years provided that annual performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of Westwood’s board of directors are met. In February 2014, the Compensation Committee established the 2014 goal as adjusted pre-tax income of at least $34.0 million, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate in excess of 10% over annual adjusted pre-tax income recorded in 2009. Our adjusted pre-tax income is determined based on our audited financial statements and is equal to income before income taxes increased by expenses incurred for the year for (i) incentive compensation for all officers and employees and (ii) performance-based restricted stock awards, excluding start up, non-recurring and similar expense items. In the first quarter of 2014, we concluded that it was probable that we would meet the performance goals required to vest the applicable percentage of the performance-based restricted shares this year and began recording expense related to those shares. Each year the Compensation Committee establishes a specific goal for that year’s vesting of the restricted shares, which historically is based upon Westwood’s adjusted pre-tax income, as defined. If the performance goal is not met in any year during the vesting period, the Compensation Committee may establish a goal for a subsequent vesting period, which, if achieved or exceeded, may result in full or partial vesting of the shares that did not otherwise become vested in a prior year. In no event, under the current grants, will the maximum number of shares that may become vested over the vesting period exceed 175,000 shares in the case of our Chief Executive Officer or 349,565 shares collectively in the case of certain other employees. If a portion of the performance-based restricted shares do not vest, no compensation expense is recognized for that portion and any previously recognized compensation expense related to shares that do not vest would be reversed.

			Weighted Average
Restricted shares subject to service and performance conditions:			Grant Date Fair
	Shares		Value
Non-vested, January 1, 2014		227,000	$	40.84
Granted		59,565		57.07
Vested		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Non-vested, June 30, 2014		286,565		44.21

Deferred Share Units

We established a deferred share unit (“DSU”) plan for employees and directors of Westwood International. A DSU is an award linked to the value of Westwood’s common stock and is represented by a notional credit to a participant account. The value of a DSU is initially equal to the value of a share of our common stock. DSUs vest 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80% after two, three, four and five years of service, respectively. DSUs become fully vested after six years of service by the participant and the liability for these units is settled in cash upon termination of the participant’s service. We record expense for DSUs based on the number of units vested on a straight line basis, which may increase or decrease based on changes in the price of our common shares and will increase for additional units received from dividends declared on our shares. As of June 30, 2014, we recorded an accrued liability of $76,000 for 3,729 deferred share units related to awards issued in 2013 and 2014 based on the $60.04 per share closing price of our common stock on the last trading day of the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

Mutual Fund Share Incentive Awards

We grant annually to certain employees mutual fund incentive awards, which are bonus awards based on our mutual funds achieving certain performance goals. Awards granted are notionally credited to a participant account maintained by us that represents a number of mutual fund shares equal to the award amount divided by the net closing value of a fund share on the date the amount is credited to the account.

These awards vest after approximately one year of service following the year in which the award is earned by the participant. We begin accruing a liability for mutual fund incentive awards when we determine it is probable that the award will be earned and record expense for these awards over the service period of the award, which is approximately two years. During the year in which the amount of the award is determined, we record expense based on the expected value of the award. After the award is earned, we record expense based on the value of the shares awarded and the percentage of the vesting period that has transpired. Our liability under these awards may increase or decrease based on changes in the value of the mutual fund shares awarded, including reinvested income from the mutual funds during the vesting period.Upon vesting, participants receive the value of the mutual fund share awards adjusted for earnings or losses attributable to the underlying mutual funds. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we recorded expense

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of $310,000 and $1.2 million, respectively, related to mutual fund share incentive awards. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had an accrued liability of $310,000  and $1.9 million, respectively, related to mutual fund incentive awards.

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company engages in transactions with its affiliates in the ordinary course of business.  Westwood International provides investment advisory services to the UCITS Fund. Certain members of the Company’s management and board of directors serve on the board of directors of the UCITS Fund, which began operations in August 2013. Under the terms of the investment advisory agreements, the Company earns quarterly fees paid by clients of the UCITS Fund and, in certain cases, by the UCITS Fund. The fees are based on negotiated fee schedules applied to AUM. These fees are commensurate with market rates and are negotiated and contracted at arm’s length. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company earned approximately $403,000 in fees directly from the UCITS Fund. This does not include fees paid directly to Westwood International by certain clients invested in the UCITS Fund that have entered into an investment management agreement with Westwood International.

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

On August 3, 2012, AGF Management Limited and AGF Investments Inc. (collectively, “AGF”) filed a lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Westwood, certain Westwood employees and the executive recruiting firm of Warren International, LLC. (“Warren”). The action relates to the hiring of certain members of Westwood’s global and emerging markets investment team previously employed by AGF. AGF is alleging that the former employees breached certain obligations when they resigned from AGF and that Westwood and Warren induced such breaches. AGF is seeking an unspecified amount of damages and punitive damages of $10 million (CAD) in the lawsuit. On November 5, 2012, Westwood issued a response to AGF’s lawsuit with a counterclaim against AGF for defamation. Westwood is seeking $1 million (CAD) in general damages, $10 million (CAD) in special damages, $1 million (CAD) in punitive damages, and costs. On November 6, 2012, AGF filed a second lawsuit against Westwood, Westwood Management and an employee of a Westwood subsidiary, alleging that the employee made defamatory statements about AGF. In this second lawsuit, AGF is seeking $5 million (CAD) in general damages, $1 million (CAD) per defendant in punitive damages, unspecified special damages, interest and costs. The pleadings phase is complete and we are now in the discovery phase, which we hope to complete by the end of 2014.

While we intend to vigorously defend both actions and pursue our counterclaims, we are currently unable to estimate the ultimate aggregate amount of monetary gain, loss or financial impact of these actions and counterclaims. Defending these actions and pursuing these counterclaims may be expensive for us and time consuming for our personnel. While we do not currently believe these proceedings will have a material impact, adverse resolution of these actions and counterclaims could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Our policy is to not accrue legal fees and directly related costs as part of potential loss contingencies. We have agreed with our Directors & Officers insurance provider that 50% of the defense costs related to both AGF claims, excluding Westwood’s counterclaim against AGF, will be covered by insurance. We expense legal fees and directly-related costs as incurred. We have received insurance proceeds of approximately $240,000 to date and have recorded a receivable of $146,000 as of June 30, 2014, which represents the current estimate of expenses related to this lawsuit that we expect to recover under our insurance policies. This receivable is part of “Other current assets” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

12. 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 reviews the financial information for operational decision making purposes. The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates the performance of our segments based primarily on fee revenues and economic earnings. 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.

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Advisory

Our Advisory segment provides investment advisory services to corporate retirement plans, public retirement plans, endowments, foundations, individuals and the Westwood Funds®, as well as investment subadvisory services to mutual funds and our Trust segment. Westwood Management and Westwood International, which provide investment advisory services to clients of similar type, are included in our Advisory segment.

Trust

Trust provides trust and custodial services to its clients and to our Advisory segment and participates in common trust funds that it sponsors to institutions and high net worth individuals. Westwood Trust is included in our Trust segment.

							Westwood
	Advisory			Trust			Holdings			Eliminations			Consolidated
Three months ended June 30, 2014
Net fee revenues from external sources	$	25,538		$	5,151		$	—		$	—		$	30,689
Net intersegment revenues		3,283			—			—			(3,283	)		—
Net interest and dividend revenue		43			—			—			—			43
Other revenue		173			—			—			—			173
Total revenues	$	29,037		$	5,151		$	—		$	(3,283	)	$	30,905
Economic Earnings	$	12,436		$	605		$	(1,465	)	$	—		$	11,576
Less:   Restricted stock expense														2,626
Intangible amortization														90
Deferred taxes on goodwill														38
Net income													$	8,822
Segment assets	$	116,433		$	15,876		$	—		$	(17,116	)	$	115,193
Segment goodwill	$	5,219		$	6,036		$	—		$	—		$	11,255
Three months ended June 30, 2013
Net fee revenues from external sources	$	19,021		$	4,574		$	—		$	—		$	23,595
Net intersegment revenues		2,324			4			—			(2,328	)		—
Net interest and dividend revenue		145			—			—			—			145
Other revenue		(264	)		(1	)		—			—			(265	)
Total revenues	$	21,226		$	4,577		$	—		$	(2,328	)	$	23,475
Economic Earnings	$	7,478		$	515		$	—		$	—		$	7,993
Less:   Restricted stock expense														2,986
Intangible amortization														90
Deferred taxes on goodwill														38
Net income													$	4,879
Segment assets	$	94,069		$	13,756		$	—		$	(12,630	)	$	95,195
Segment goodwill	$	5,219		$	6,036		$	—		$	—		$	11,255

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							Westwood
	Advisory			Trust			Holdings			Eliminations			Consolidated
Six months ended June 30, 2014
Net fee revenues from external sources	$	46,290		$	10,179		$	—		$	—		$	56,469
Net intersegment revenues		6,664			—			—			(6,664	)		—
Net interest and dividend revenue		165			1			—			—			166
Other revenue		218			1			—			—			219
Total revenues	$	53,337		$	10,181		$	—		$	(6,664	)	$	56,854
Economic Earnings	$	23,105		$	827		$	(3,299	)	$	—		$	20,633
Less:   Restricted stock expense														5,796
Intangible amortization														180
Deferred taxes on goodwill														76
Net income													$	14,581
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Net fee revenues from external sources	$	34,568		$	8,791		$	—		$	—		$	43,359
Net intersegment revenues		4,257			9			—			(4,266	)		—
Net interest and dividend revenue		277			1			—			—			278
Other revenue		(61	)		(1	)		—			—			(62	)
Total revenues	$	39,041		$	8,800		$	—		$	(4,266	)	$	43,575
Economic Earnings	$	12,767		$	893		$	—		$	—		$	13,660
Less:   Restricted stock expense														5,692
Intangible amortization														180
Deferred taxes on goodwill														76
Net income													$	7,712

The segment presentation above has been updated from the prior presentation to show Economic Earnings, a non-U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP”) performance measure of segment profit or loss. We provide this measure in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net income, which is reported on a U.S. GAAP basis. Both our management and Board of Directors review Economic Earnings to evaluate our ongoing performance, allocate resources and review dividend policy. We believe that this non-GAAP performance measure of segment profit or loss, while not a substitute for GAAP net income, is useful for management and investors when evaluating our underlying operating and financial performance and our available resources. We do not advocate that investors consider this non-GAAP measure of segment profit or loss without considering financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

In calculating Economic Earnings, we add to net income the non-cash expense associated with equity-based compensation awards of restricted stock and stock options, amortization of intangible assets and the deferred taxes related to the tax-basis amortization of goodwill. Although depreciation on property and equipment is a non-cash expense, we do not add it back when calculating Economic Earnings because depreciation charges represent a decline in the value of the related assets that will ultimately require replacement.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this report and the Annual Report to Stockholders that are not purely historical facts, including, without limitation, statements about our expected future financial position, results of operations or cash flows, as well as other statements including, without limitation, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “goal,” “may,” “target,” “designed,” “on track,” “comfortable with,” “optimistic” and other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results and the timing of some events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, without limitation, the risks described under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2014, filed with the SEC and those set forth below:

· our ability to identify and market services that appeal to our customers;

· the significant concentration of our revenues in four of our customers;

· our relationships with investment consulting firms;

· our relationships with current and potential customers;

· our ability to retain qualified personnel;

· our ability to develop and market new investment strategies successfully;

· our ability to maintain our fee structure in light of competitive fee pressures;

· competition in the marketplace;

· downturns in financial markets;

· new legislation adversely affecting the financial services industries;

· interest rates;

· changes in our effective tax rate;

· our ability to maintain an effective system of internal controls; and

· other risks as detailed from time to time in our SEC reports.

You should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We are not obligated and do not undertake an obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise.

Overview

We manage investment assets and provide services for our clients through our subsidiaries, Westwood Management, Westwood Trust and Westwood International. Westwood Management provides investment advisory services to corporate and public retirement plans, endowments and foundations, the Westwood Funds®, other mutual funds, individuals and clients of Westwood 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 International was established in the second quarter of 2012 and provides global equity and emerging markets investment advisory services to institutional clients, Westwood Funds® family of mutual funds, other mutual funds, an Ireland-domiciled UCITS fund and common trust funds sponsored by Westwood Trust. Our revenues are generally derived from fees based on a percentage of assets under management. We believe we have established a track record of delivering competitive risk-adjusted returns for our clients. Approximately 80 percent of our investment strategies have delivered above-benchmark performance and more than 90 percent have experienced below-benchmark volatility over the past ten years. Percentages stated in this section are rounded to the nearest whole percent.

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Revenues

We derive our revenues from investment advisory fees, trust fees, and other revenues. Our advisory fees are generated by Westwood Management and Westwood International, which manage client accounts under investment advisory and subadvisory agreements. Advisory fees are calculated based on a percentage of assets under management and are paid in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Advisory fees are paid quarterly in advance based on assets under management on the last day of the preceding quarter, quarterly in arrears based on assets under management on the last day of the quarter just ended, or are based on a daily or monthly analysis of assets under management for the stated period. We recognize advisory fee revenues as services are rendered. A limited number of our clients have a contractual performance-based fee component in their contract, which generates additional revenues if we outperform a specified index over a specific period of time. We record revenue from performance-based fees when we determine that the fees are probable. This determination is typically made at the end of the measurement periods. 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 consolidated financial statements contain no deferred advisory 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 assets under management. Westwood Trust also provides trust services to a small number of clients on a fixed fee basis. Most trust fees are paid quarterly in advance and are recognized as services are rendered. Since billing periods for most of Westwood Trust’s advance paying clients coincide with the calendar quarter, revenue is fully recognized within the quarter and our consolidated financial statements do not contain a significant amount of deferred revenue.

Our other revenues generally consist of interest and investment income. Although we generally invest most of our cash in U.S. Treasury securities, we also invest in equity and fixed income instruments and money market funds.

Assets Under Management

Assets under management increased $4.3 billion to $20.1 billion at June 30, 2014 compared with $15.8 billion at June 30, 2013. The average of beginning and ending assets under management for the second quarter of 2014 was $19.6 billion compared to $15.6 billion for the second quarter of 2013, an increase of 26%.

The following table displays assets under management as of June 30, 2014 and 2013:

					% Change
	As of June 30,				June 30, 2014
	(in millions)				vs.
	2014		2013		June 30, 2013
Institutional	$	12,705	$	10,084		26	%
Private Wealth		4,107		3,640		13
Mutual Funds		3,290		2,121		55
Total Assets Under Management	$	20,102	$	15,845		27	%

· Institutional includes separate accounts of corporate pension and profit sharing plans, public employee retirement funds, Taft Hartley plans, endowments, foundations and individuals; subadvisory relationships where Westwood provides investment management services for funds offered by other financial institutions; pooled investment vehicles, including UCITS funds and collective investment trusts; and managed account relationships with brokerage firms and other registered investment advisors that offer Westwood products to their customers.

· Private Wealth includes assets for which Westwood Trust provides trust and custodial services and participation in common trust funds that it sponsors to institutions and high net worth individuals pursuant to trust or agency agreements. Investment subadvisory services are provided for the common trust funds by Westwood Management, Westwood International and external, unaffiliated subadvisors. For certain assets in this category, Westwood Trust currently provides limited custody services for a minimal or no fee, but views these assets as potentially converting to fee-generating managed assets in the future. As an example, some assets in this category consist of low-basis stock currently being held in custody for clients, but we believe there is potential for these assets to convert to fee-generating managed assets during an inter-generational transfer of wealth at a future date.

· Mutual Funds include the Westwood Funds®, a family of mutual funds for which Westwood Management and Westwood International serve as advisors.

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Roll-Forward of Assets Under Management

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
($ millions)	June 30,						June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Institutional
Beginning of period assets	$	12,091		$	9,894		$	12,139		$	9,225
Inflows		559			699			979			894
Outflows		(601	)		(579	)		(1,397	)		(1,042	)
Net flows		(42	)		120			(418	)		(148	)
Market appreciation/(depreciation)		656			70			984			1,007
Net change		614			190			566			859
End of period assets		12,705			10,084			12,705			10,084
Private Wealth
Beginning of period assets		3,977			3,527			4,008			3,339
Inflows		115			208			175			300
Outflows		(141	)		(100	)		(252	)		(232	)
Net flows		(26	)		108			(77	)		68
Market appreciation/(depreciation)		156			5			176			233
Net change		130			113			99			301
End of period assets		4,107			3,640			4,107			3,640
Mutual Funds
Beginning of period assets		3,012			1,913			2,784			1,603
Inflows		218			224			466			419
Outflows		(73	)		(31	)		(183	)		(72	)
Net flows		145			193			283			347
Market appreciation/(depreciation)		133			15			223			171
Net change		278			208			506			518
End of period assets		3,290			2,121			3,290			2,121
Total
Beginning of period assets		19,080			15,334			18,931			14,167
Inflows		892			1,131			1,620			1,613
Outflows		(815	)		(710	)		(1,832	)		(1,346	)
Net flows		77			421			(212	)		267
Market appreciation/(depreciation)		945			90			1,383			1,411
Net change		1,022			511			1,171			1,678
End of period assets	$	20,102		$	15,845		$	20,102		$	15,845

Three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

The $1 billion increase in assets under management for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was due to market appreciation of $945 million and asset inflows of $892 million, partially offset by outflows of $815 million. Inflows were primarily driven by investments into institutional accounts in our Income Opportunity and Large Cap Value strategies.  Inflows into our mutual funds were comprised of investments in our Income Opportunity, SMidCap Plus and Small Cap Value funds. Outflows were primarily related to our LargeCap Value strategy and, to a lesser degree, other strategies.

The $511 million increase in assets under management for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was due to market appreciation of $90 million and inflows of $1.1 billion, partially offset by outflows of $710 million. Inflows were primarily driven by inflows into the Westwood Income Opportunity mutual fund, and inflows into institutional accounts in our Emerging Markets strategies managed by Westwood International. Outflows were primarily related to withdrawals and rebalancing by certain clients from our LargeCap strategy.

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Six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013

The $1.2 billion increase in assets under management for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was due to market appreciation of $1.4 billion and asset inflows of $1.6 billion, offset by outflows of $1.8 billion. Inflows were primarily driven by investments into institutional accounts in our Income Opportunity, Large Cap Value and MLP strategies as well as our Emerging Markets strategies managed by Westwood International.  Inflows into our mutual funds were comprised of investments in our Income Opportunity, Short Duration High Yield, SMidCapPlus and Small Cap Value funds. Outflows were primarily related to our LargeCap strategy and, to a lesser degree, other strategies.

The $1.7 billion increase in assets under management for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was due to market appreciation of $1.4 billion and inflows of $1.6 billion, partially offset by outflows of $1.3 billion. Inflows were primarily driven by inflows into the Westwood Income Opportunity mutual fund, and inflows into institutional accounts in our Emerging Markets strategies managed by Westwood International. Outflows were primarily related to withdrawals and rebalancing by certain clients from our LargeCap strategy.

Results of Operations

The following table (dollars in thousands) and discussion of our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 is based upon data derived from the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income contained in our condensed consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with those statements, included elsewhere in this report.

										% Change
										Threemonthsended			Sixmonthsended
	Threemonthsended					Sixmonthsended				June 30, 2014			June 30, 2014
	June 30,					June 30,				vs.			vs.
	2014		2013			2014		2013		June 30, 2013			June 30, 2013
Revenues
Advisory fees - asset based	$	22,095	$	16,486		$	42,484	$	32,033		34	%		33	%
Advisory fees - performance based		3,443		2,535			3,806		2,535		36			50
Trust fees		5,151		4,574			10,179		8,791		13			16
Other revenues		216		(120	)		385		216		—			78
Total revenues		30,905		23,475			56,854		43,575		32			30
Expenses
Employee compensation and benefits		12,502		11,907			25,045		23,750		5			5
Sales and marketing		375		334			662		621		12			7
Westwood mutual funds		722		462			1,374		866		56			59
Information technology		1,014		678			1,729		1,334		50			30
Professional services		1,189		1,077			2,571		2,079		10			24
General and administrative		1,384		1,284			2,832		2,473		8			15
Total expenses		17,186		15,742			34,213		31,123		9			10
Income before income taxes		13,719		7,733			22,641		12,452		77			82
Provision for income taxes		4,897		2,854			8,060		4,740		72			70
Net income	$	8,822	$	4,879		$	14,581	$	7,712		81	%		89	%

Three months ended June 30, 2014 compared to three months ended June 30, 2013

Total Revenues. Our total revenues increased by 32% to $30.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $23.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Asset-based advisory fees increased by 34% to $22.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $16.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 as a result of increased average assets under management due to market appreciation and asset inflows from new and existing clients, partially offset by the withdrawal of assets by certain clients. Performance-based advisory fees were $3.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $2.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2013. Trust fees increased by 13% to $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 as a result of increased assets under management at Westwood Trust, primarily due to market appreciation and net client asset inflows. Other revenues, which generally consist of interest and investment income, increased to $216,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with losses of $120,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Other revenues increased primarily due to an increase of $440,000 in net realized and unrealized gains on investments partially offset by a decrease in dividend income of $104,000.

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Employee Compensation and Benefits. Employee compensation and benefits costs generally consist of salaries, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation expense and benefits. Employee compensation and benefits costs increased by 5% to $12.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $11.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase was primarily due to increases of $1.2 million in cash-based incentive compensation expense, $450,000 in salary expense due primarily to increased average headcount and salary increases and $134,000 in performance-based restricted stock expense, partially offset by decreases of $494,000 in service-based restricted stock expense, $317,000 in expense related to amortization of multi-year bonus agreements and $311,000 in mutual fund incentive award expense. During the first quarters of 2014 and 2013 we concluded that it was probable that we would meet the respective performance goals required in order for the applicable percentage of performance-based restricted shares to vest. We had 116 full-time employees as of June 30, 2014 compared to 99 full-time employees as of June 30, 2013.

Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing costs relate to our marketing efforts, including travel and entertainment, direct marketing and advertising costs. Sales and marketing costs were $375,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and $334,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

Westwood Mutual Funds. Westwood Mutual Funds expenses relate to our marketing, distribution, administration and acquisition efforts related to the Westwood Funds®. Westwood Mutual Funds expenses increased 56% to $722,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $462,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to shareholder servicing fees and subadvisor expenses based on a percentage of assets under management.

Information Technology. Information technology expenses are generally costs associated with proprietary investment research tools, maintenance and support, computing hardware, software licenses, telecommunications and other related costs. Information technology costs increased by 50% to $1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $678,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to increased research and maintenance and support expenses.

Professional Services. Professional services expenses generally consist of costs associated with subadvisory fees, audit, legal and other professional services. Professional services expenses increased by 10% to $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to increases in subadvisory fees and other professional services expense partially offset by a decrease in legal expense.

General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses generally consist of costs associated with the lease of our office space, investor relations, licenses and fees, depreciation, insurance, office supplies and other miscellaneous expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by 8% to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to increased expenses for subscriptions, depreciation, directors’ fees, charitable contributions and training, partially offset by decreased expenses for investor relations and rent.

Provision for Income Tax Expense. Provision for income tax expenses increased by 72% to $4.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $2.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The effective tax rate decreased to 35.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from 36.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to operating income generated by Westwood International in the 2014 period and operating losses generated by Westwood International in the 2013 period, which are taxed at a lower Canadian tax rate.

Six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to six months ended June 30, 2013

Total Revenues. Our total revenues increased by 30% to $56.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $43.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Asset-based advisory fees increased by 33% to $43 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $32 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 as a result of increased average assets under management due to market appreciation and asset inflows from new and existing clients, partially offset by the withdrawal of assets by certain clients. Performance-based advisory fees were $3.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $2.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2013. Trust fees increased by 16% to $10.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $8.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 as a result of increased assets under management at Westwood Trust primarily due to market appreciation and net client asset inflows. Other revenues, which generally consist of interest and investment income, increased by 78% to $385,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $216,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to an increase of $283,000 in net realized and unrealized gains on investments partially offset by a decrease in dividend income of $112,000.

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Employee Compensation and Benefits. Employee compensation and benefits costs generally consist of salaries, incentive compensation, equity-based compensation expense and benefits. Employee compensation and benefits costs increased by 5% to $25 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $23.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase was primarily due to increases of $1.8 million in cash-based incentive compensation expense, $909,000 in salary expense due primarily to increased average headcount and salary increases and $331,000 in performance-based restricted stock expense, partially offset by decreases of $883,000 in mutual fund incentive award expense, $688,000 in expense related to amortization of multi-year bonus agreements and $228,000 in service-based restricted stock expense. During the first quarters of 2014 and 2013, we concluded that it was probable that we would meet the respective performance goals required in order for the applicable percentage of performance-based restricted shares to vest. We had 116 full-time employees as of June 30, 2014 compared to 99 full-time employees as of June 30, 2013.

Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing costs relate to our marketing efforts, including travel and entertainment, direct marketing and advertising costs. Sales and marketing costs increased by 7% to $662,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $621,000 for the six months ended 2013 primarily due to increased travel and entertainment expenses, advertising costs and referral fees, partially offset by lower direct marketing expenses.

Westwood Mutual Funds. Westwood Mutual Funds expenses relate to our marketing, distribution, administration and acquisition efforts related to the Westwood Funds®. Westwood Mutual Funds expenses increased 59% to $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $866,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to shareholder servicing fees and subadvisor expenses based on a percentage of assets under management.

Information Technology. Information technology expenses are generally costs associated with proprietary investment research tools, maintenance and support, computing hardware, software licenses, telecommunications and other related costs. Information technology costs increased by 30% to $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to increased research expenses and maintenance and support expenses.

Professional Services. Professional services expenses generally consist of costs associated with subadvisory fees, audit, legal and other professional services. Professional services expenses increased by 24% to $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to increases in subadvisory fees and other professional services expense partially offset by a decrease in legal expense.

General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses generally consist of costs associated with the lease of our office space, investor relations, licenses and fees, depreciation, insurance, office supplies and other miscellaneous expenses. General and administrative expenses increased by 15% to $2.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to increased expenses for investor relations and training, and higher depreciation.

Provision for Income Tax Expense. Provision for income tax expenses increased by 70% to $8.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The effective tax rate decreased to 35.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from 38.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to operating income generated by Westwood International in the 2014 period and operating losses generated by Westwood International in the 2013 period, which are taxed at a lower Canadian tax rate.

Supplemental Financial Information

As supplemental information, we are providing a non-U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP”) performance measure that we refer to as Economic Earnings. We provide this measure in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net income reported on a U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis. Both our management and Board of Directors review Economic Earnings to evaluate our ongoing performance, allocate resources and review dividend policy. We believe that this non-GAAP performance measure, while not a substitute for GAAP net income, is useful for management and investors when evaluating our underlying operating and financial performance and our available resources. We do not advocate that investors consider this non-GAAP measure without considering financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

In calculating Economic Earnings, we add to net income the non-cash expense associated with equity-based compensation awards of restricted stock and stock options, amortization of intangible assets and the deferred taxes related to the tax-basis amortization of goodwill. Although depreciation on property and equipment is a non-cash expense, we do not add it back when calculating Economic Earnings because depreciation charges represent a decline in the value of the related assets that will ultimately require replacement.

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Our Economic Earnings increased by 45% to $11.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared with $8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, primarily due to increases in advisory fees. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, Economic Earnings increased by 51% to $20.6 million compared with $13.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of net income to Economic Earnings (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	June 30,				%
	2014		2013		Change
Net Income	$	8,822	$	4,879		81	%
Add: Restricted stock expense		2,626		2,986		(12	)
Add: Intangible amortization		90		90		—
Add: Deferred taxes on goodwill		38		38		—
Economic Earnings	$	11,576	$	7,993		45

	Six Months Ended
	June 30,				%
	2014		2013		Change
Net Income	$	14,581	$	7,712		89	%
Add: Restricted stock expense		5,796		5,692		2
Add: Intangible amortization		180		180		—
Add: Deferred taxes on goodwill		76		76		—
Economic Earnings	$	20,633	$	13,660		51

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We fund our operations and cash requirements with cash generated from operating activities. As of June 30, 2014, we had no debt. The changes in net cash provided by operating activities generally reflect the changes in earnings plus the effects of non-cash items and changes in working capital. Changes in working capital, especially accounts receivable and accounts payable, are generally the result of timing differences between collection of fees billed and payment of operating expenses.

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, cash flow provided by operating activities, principally our investment advisory business, was $16.7 million. Cash flow used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2014 of $302,000 was related to the purchases of fixed assets. Cash flow used in financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2014 of $11.2 million was due to the payment of dividends and the purchase of treasury shares partially offset by tax benefits from equity-based compensation.

We had cash and investments of $73.8 million as of June 30, 2014 and $75.4 million as of December 31, 2013. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, working capital aggregated $80.5 million and $71.3 million respectively. As required by the Texas Finance Code, Westwood Trust maintains current assets in an amount equal to the required minimum restricted capital of $1.25 million, which is included in Investments in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. We had no liabilities for borrowed money at June 30, 2014.

Our future liquidity and capital requirements will depend upon numerous factors, including our results of operations, the timing and magnitude of capital expenditures or strategic initiatives, our dividend policy and other business and risk factors described under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2014, filed with the SEC. We believe that current cash and short-term investment balances and cash generated from operations will be sufficient to meet the operating and capital requirements of our ordinary business operations through at least the next twelve months. However, there can be no assurance that we will not require additional financing within this time frame. The failure to raise needed capital on attractive terms, if at all, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Contractual Obligations

There have been no significant changes in our contractual obligations since December 31, 2013.

Critical and Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

There have been no significant changes in our critical or significant accounting policies and estimates since December 31, 2013.

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Accounting Developments

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. The ASU is intended to reduce the frequency of disposals reported as discontinued operations by focusing on strategic shifts that have (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. The standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, although early adoption is permitted. We do not currently expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which was the result of a joint project by the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The issuance of a comprehensive and converged standard on revenue recognition is expected to improve the ability of financial statement users to understand and consistently analyze an entity’s revenue across industries, transactions, and geographies. The standard will require additional disclosures to help financial statement users better understand the nature, amount, timing, and potential uncertainty of the revenue being recognized. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and will require either retrospective application to each prior reporting period presented or retrospective application with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard recognized at the date of adoption. We are currently evaluating the impact that the application of ASU 2014-09 will have on our financial statements and disclosures.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12 Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, which establishes specific guidance on how to account for share-based payments for awards with performance targets after the employee completes the requisite service period. Current U.S. GAAP does not contain explicit guidance on how to account for those share-based payments. The standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, although early adoption is permitted. We do not currently expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial statements.

ITEM  3. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no significant changes in our Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk from those previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (2) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2014, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM  1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are subject from time to time to certain claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business.

On August 3, 2012, AGF Management Limited and AGF Investments Inc. (collectively, “AGF”) filed a lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Westwood, certain Westwood employees and the executive recruiting firm of Warren International,

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LLC. (“Warren”). The action relates to the hiring of certain members of Westwood’s global and emerging markets investment team previously employed by AGF. AGF is alleging that the former employees breached certain obligations when they resigned from AGF and that Westwood and Warren induced such breaches. AGF is seeking an unspecified amount of damages and punitive damages of $10 million (CAD) in the lawsuit. On November 5, 2012, Westwood issued a response to AGF’s lawsuit with a counterclaim against AGF for defamation. Westwood is seeking $1 million (CAD) in general damages, $10 million (CAD) in special damages, $1 million (CAD) in punitive damages, and costs. On November 6, 2012, AGF filed a second lawsuit against Westwood, Westwood Management and an employee of a Westwood subsidiary, alleging that the employee made defamatory statements about AGF. In this second lawsuit, AGF is seeking $5 million (CAD) in general damages, $1 million (CAD) per defendant in punitive damages, unspecified special damages, interest and costs. The pleadings phase is complete and we are now in the discovery phase, which we hope to complete by the end of 2014.

While we intend to vigorously defend both actions and pursue the counterclaims, we are currently unable to estimate the ultimate aggregate amount of monetary gain, loss or financial impact of these actions and counterclaims. We have agreed with our Directors & Officers insurance provider that 50% of the defense costs related to both AGF claims, but not including Westwood’s counterclaim against AGF, will be covered by insurance. Defending these actions and pursuing these counterclaims may be expensive for us and time consuming for our personnel. While we do not currently believe these proceedings will have a material impact, adverse resolution of these actions and counterclaims could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM  1A. RISK FACTORS

We face a number of significant risks and uncertainties in our business, which are detailed under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014 and summarized in this report under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” These risks and uncertainties may affect our current position and future prospects and should be considered carefully in evaluating us and an investment in our common stock.

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ITEM  2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table displays information with respect to the treasury shares we purchased during the three months ended June 30, 2014.

Period	Total number of shares purchased		Average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs			Maximum number (or approximate dollar value) of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (1)
April 1 through June 30, 2014
Repurchase program (1)		—		—		—		$	10,000,000
Canada EB Share Plan (2)		—		—		—	CAD	$	8,368,500
Employee transactions (3)		—		—		—			—

(1) On July 20, 2012, our board of directors authorized management to repurchase up to $10 million of our outstanding common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The share repurchase program has no expiration date and may be discontinued at any time by the board of directors.

(2) On April  18, 2013, our stockholders approved the Share Award Plan of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. for Service Provided in Canada to its Subsidiaries (the “Canada EB Share Plan”), which contemplates a trustee purchasing up to $10 million (CAD) of our outstanding common stock on the open market for the purpose of making share awards to our Canadian employees. The Canada EB Share Plan has no expiration date and may be discontinued at any time by the board of directors.

(3) Consists of shares of common stock purchased from a Westwood employee at the market close price on the date of purchase in order to satisfy the employee’s tax withholding obligations from vested restricted shares. We anticipate purchasing additional shares in subsequent periods for the same purpose.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

31.1*	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2*	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)
32.1**	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2**	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS*	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: July 30, 2014	WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.
	By:	/s/ Brian O. Casey
		Brian O. Casey
		President & Chief Executive Officer
	By:	/s/ William R. Hardcastle, Jr.
		William R. Hardcastle, Jr.
		Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT RULE 13a-14(a)

I, Brian O. Casey, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: July 30, 2014

/s/ Brian O. Casey

Brian O. Casey

President & Chief Executive Officer

EX-31

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT RULES 13a-14(a)

I, William R. Hardcastle, Jr., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: July 30, 2014

/s/ William R. Hardcastle, Jr.

William R. Hardcastle, Jr.

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Brian O. Casey, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C.78m or 78o(d)); and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

July 30, 2014

/s/ Brian O. Casey

Brian O. Casey

President & Chief Executive Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. and will be retained by Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.

EX-32

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, William R. Hardcastle, Jr., Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

July 30, 2014

/s/ William R. Hardcastle, Jr.

William R. Hardcastle, Jr.

Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. and will be retained by Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request. The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.

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Balance Sheet Components (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Balance Sheet Components (Textual) [Abstract]
Accrued dividends	$ 994	$ 1,266

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Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Intersegment balances
Net fee revenues from external sources	$ 30,689	$ 23,595	$ 56,469	$ 43,359
Net interest and dividend revenue	43	145	166	278
Other revenue	173	(265)	219	(62)
Total revenues	30,905	23,475	56,854	43,575
Economic Earnings	11,576	7,993	20,633	13,660
Less: Restricted stock expense	2,626	2,986	5,796	5,692
Intangible amortization	90	90	180	180
Deferred taxes on goodwill	38	38	76	76
Net income	8,822	4,879	14,581	7,712
Segment assets	115,193	95,195	115,193	95,195	116,020
Segment goodwill	11,255	11,255	11,255	11,255	11,255
Operating Segments | Advisory
Intersegment balances
Net fee revenues from external sources	25,538	19,021	46,290	34,568
Net intersegment revenues	3,283	2,324	6,664	4,257
Net interest and dividend revenue	43	145	165	277
Other revenue	173	(264)	218	(61)
Total revenues	29,037	21,226	53,337	39,041
Economic Earnings	12,436	7,478	23,105	12,767
Segment assets	116,433	94,069	116,433	94,069
Segment goodwill	5,219	5,219	5,219	5,219
Operating Segments | Trust
Intersegment balances
Net fee revenues from external sources	5,151	4,574	10,179	8,791
Net intersegment revenues		4		9
Net interest and dividend revenue			1	1
Other revenue		(1)	1	(1)
Total revenues	5,151	4,577	10,181	8,800
Economic Earnings	605	515	827	893
Segment assets	15,876	13,756	15,876	13,756
Segment goodwill	6,036	6,036	6,036	6,036
Corporate, Non-Segment | Westwood Holdings
Intersegment balances
Economic Earnings	(1,465)		(3,299)
Intersegment Eliminations
Intersegment balances
Net intersegment revenues	(3,283)	(2,328)	(6,664)	(4,266)
Total revenues	(3,283)	(2,328)	(6,664)	(4,266)
Segment assets	$ (17,116)	$ (12,630)	$ (17,116)	$ (12,630)

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Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Fees earned from UCITS Fund	$ 403,000

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Investments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investment balances
Cost	$ 57,587	$ 64,293
Gross Unrealized Gains	197	315
Gross Unrealized Losses	(12)	(54)
Estimated Market Value	57,772	64,554
U.S. Government and Government Agency Obligations
Investment balances
Cost	50,905	42,595
Gross Unrealized Gains	11	16
Estimated Market Value	50,916	42,611
Fixed Income Funds
Investment balances
Cost	3,058	10,984
Gross Unrealized Gains	26	99
Estimated Market Value	3,084	11,083
Money Market Funds
Investment balances
Cost	1,219	8,584
Estimated Market Value	1,219	8,584
Equity Funds
Investment balances
Cost	2,405	2,130
Gross Unrealized Gains	160	200
Gross Unrealized Losses	(12)	(54)
Estimated Market Value	$ 2,553	$ 2,276

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Balance Sheet Components (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows (in thousands):

	As of			As of
	June 30,			December 31,
	2014			2013
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(279	)	$	(257	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(279	)	$	(257	)

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Employee Benefits (Details Textual)	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2014 Mutual Funds	Jun. 30, 2014 Mutual Funds USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013 Mutual Funds USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 Mutual Funds USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014 Deferred Compensation Share Based Payments USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014 Other Senior Officers	Jun. 30, 2014 Chief Executive Officer	Jun. 30, 2014 Canada EB Plan Restricted Stock Expense USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013 Canada EB Plan Restricted Stock Expense USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014 Restricted Stock USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2013 Restricted Stock USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014 Westwood International Advisors Inc	Jun. 30, 2014 Westwood International Advisors Inc Canada EB Plan Restricted Stock Expense USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014 Westwood International Advisors Inc Canada EB Plan Restricted Stock Expense CAD
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)		3,898,100
Shares remain available for issuance		505,000														131,000	131,000
Purchase of treasury stock, shares				11,476		20,251										31,727	31,727
Fund purchases of common stock																$ 9,100,000	10,000,000
Share Price								$ 60.04								$ 60.04
Remaining unrecognized compensation expense		29,000,000
Remaining unrecognized compensation cost recognized over a remaining weighted average period													2 years 9 months 18 days
Adjusted pre-tax income	34,000,000
Annual growth rate period	5 years
Compound annual growth	10.00%
Maximum number of shares which may become vested over the vesting period									175,000	349,565
Percentage of deferred share units vesting after two years of service		20.00%
Percentage of deferred share units vesting after three years of service		40.00%
Percentage of deferred share units vesting after four years of service		60.00%
Percentage of deferred share units vesting after five years of service		80.00%
Restricted shares granted to employees vesting period		4 years						6 years							3 years
Accrued liability								76,000
Deferred share units, issued and outstanding								3,729
Mutual fund vesting period					1 year
Service period of mutual fund share incentive award					2 years
Expense related to mutual fund share incentive awards		5,796,000	5,692,000		310,000	1,200,000					232,000	108,000	5,564,000	5,584,000
Accrued liability related to mutual fund incentive awards					$ 310,000		$ 1,900,000

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Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets for the next five years
2014	$ 359
2015	359
2016	359
2017	359
2018	$ 359

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014 CAD	Jun. 30, 2014 First Lawsuit by AGF	Jun. 30, 2014 Second Lawsuit by AGF CAD
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Lawsuit Filing Date			On August 3, 2012, AGF Management Limited and AGF Investments Inc. (collectively, “AGF”) filed a lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Westwood, certain Westwood employees and the executive recruiting firm of Warren International, LLC. (“Warren”).	On November 6, 2012, AGF filed a second lawsuit against Westwood, Westwood Management and an employee of a Westwood subsidiary
General damages		10,000,000		5,000,000
Punitive damages, unspecified special damages, interest and costs				1,000,000
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Litigation counter claim for general damages		1,000,000
Litigation counter claim for special damages		10,000,000
Litigation counter claim for punitive damages		1,000,000
Percentage of defense costs which will be covered by insurance	50.00%	50.00%
Insurance proceeds	240,000
Loss contingency, Receivables	$ 146,000

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared without an audit and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary 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 using the accrual basis of accounting and have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for the presentation of interim financial information as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

The accompanying 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, 2013. Operating results for the periods in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results for any future period. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of Westwood and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We believe the most significant estimates and assumptions are associated with the valuation of deferred taxes, stock-based compensation and impairment assessments of goodwill and intangible assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Investment advisory and trust fees are recognized as services are provided. These fees are determined in accordance with contracts between our subsidiaries and their clients and are generally based on a percentage of AUM. A limited number of our clients have contractual performance-based fee arrangements, which would pay us an additional fee if we outperform a specified index over a specific period of time. We record revenue for performance-based fees at the end of the measurement period. Most advisory and trust fees are payable in advance or in arrears on a calendar quarterly basis. Advance payments are deferred and recognized over the periods services are performed. Since billing periods for most of our advance paying clients coincide with the calendar quarter to which payment relates, revenue is recognized within the quarter. Consequently, no significant amount of deferred revenue is contained in our condensed consolidated financial statements. Deferred revenue is shown on the condensed consolidated balance sheets under the heading of “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”. Other revenues generally consist of interest and investment income and are recognized as earned.

Principles of consolidation

We assess each legal entity that we manage to determine whether consolidation is appropriate at the onset of the relationship. We first determine whether the entity is a voting interest entity (“VOE”) or a variable interest entity (“VIE”) under GAAP and then whether we have a controlling financial interest in the entity. Assessing whether an entity is a VOE or VIE and if it requires consolidation involves judgment and analysis. Factors considered in this assessment include, but are not limited to, the legal organization of the entity, our equity ownership and contractual involvement with the entity and any related party or de facto agent implications of our involvement with the entity. We reconsider whether an entity is a VOE or VIE whenever contractual arrangements change, the entity receives additional equity or returns equity to its investors or changes in facts and circumstances occur that change the ability of investors to direct the activities of the entity.

A VIE is an entity in which (i) the total equity investment at risk is not sufficient to enable the entity to finance its activities without subordinated financial support or (ii) the at-risk equity holders do not have the normal characteristics of a controlling financial interest.  That is, the at-risk equity holders do not have the obligation to absorb losses, the right to receive residual returns and/or the right to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. An enterprise must consolidate all VIEs of which it is the primary beneficiary. We determine if a sponsored investment meets the definition of a VIE by considering whether the fund’s equity investment at risk is sufficient to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support and whether the fund’s at-risk equity holders absorb any losses, have the right to receive residual returns and have the right to direct the activities of the entity most responsible for the entity’s economic performance. For VIEs that are investment companies, the primary beneficiary of the VIE is the party that absorbs a majority of the expected losses of the VIE, receives a majority of the expected residual returns of the VIE, or both. For VIEs that are not investment companies, the primary beneficiary of a VIE is defined as the party who, considering the involvement of related parties and de facto agents, has (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect its economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This evaluation is updated continuously.

A VOE is an entity that is not within the scope of the guidance for VIEs. Consolidation of a VOE is required when a reporting entity owns a controlling financial interest in a VOE. Ownership of a majority of the voting interests is the usual condition for a controlling financial interest. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, none of our sponsored investment entities were VOEs subject to this assessment by the Company.

Westwood Investment Funds PLC (the “UCITS Fund”), which was authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland on June 18, 2013 pursuant to the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011 (“UCITS”), is an Ireland domiciled umbrella-type open-ended self-managed investment company. The UCITS Fund is established as an umbrella fund with segregated assets and liabilities between sub-funds. Notwithstanding the segregation of assets and liabilities within each sub-fund, the UCITS Fund is a single legal entity and no sub-fund constitutes a legal entity separate from the UCITS Fund itself. Shares of the sub-fund, all of which are owned by the third-party investors, are listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. The base currency of the UCITS Fund is the pound sterling. We determined that the UCITS Fund was a VIE as its at-risk equity holders do not have the ability to direct the activities of the UCITS Fund that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. Although the Company does not have an equity investment in the UCITS Fund, in that the Company’s representatives have a majority control of the UCITS Fund’s Board of Directors they can influence the UCITS Fund’s management and affairs. The UCITS’s Fund Board of Directors maintains this control through its duties which are stated in the UCITS Fund’s Memorandum and Articles of Association which have no expiration date. We concluded that the Company was not the primary beneficiary of the UCITS Fund because even though it has the power to direct the activities of the UCITS Fund (that most significantly impact the fund’s economic performance), it does not absorb a majority of the UCITS Fund’s expected losses and does not receive a majority of the UCITS Fund’s expected residual returns. As a result, the results of the UCITS Fund are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial results.

We have also evaluated all of our other advisory relationships as well as our relationship as sponsor of our common trust funds to determine whether or not we qualify as the primary beneficiary based on whether there is an obligation to absorb the majority of expected losses or a right to receive the majority of residual returns. Since all losses and returns are distributed to the shareholders of the Westwood VIEs, we are not the primary beneficiary and consequently the Westwood VIEs are not included in our condensed consolidated financial statements. We have included the disclosures related to VIEs in Note 8.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of short-term, highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, other than pooled investment vehicles considered to be investments. We maintain some cash and cash equivalents balances with financial institutions in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. The Company has not experienced losses on uninsured cash accounts.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable represents balances arising from services provided to customers and are recorded on an accrual basis, net of any allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable are written off when they are determined to be uncollectible. Any allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on the Company’s historical write-off experience, existing conditions in the industry, and the financial stability of the customer. The majority of our accounts receivable balances consist of advisory and trust fees receivable from customers that we believe and have experienced to be fully collectible. Accordingly our condensed consolidated financial statements do not include an allowance for bad debt or any bad debt expense.

Investments

All marketable securities are classified as trading securities and are carried at quoted market value on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Net unrealized holding gains or losses on investments classified as trading securities are reflected as a component of other revenues. We measure realized gains and losses on investments using the specific identification method. Investments include shares of Westwood mutual funds awarded to employees pursuant to mutual fund share incentive awards described in Note 9.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquired assets over the fair value of the underlying identifiable assets at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually.

We test more frequently if indicators are present or changes in circumstances suggest that impairment may exist. These indicators include, among others, declines in sales, earnings or cash flows, or the development of a material adverse change in the business climate. We assess goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, referred to as a component. We have identified two reporting units, which are consistent with our reporting segments: Advisory and Trust. The Company is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the Company determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than the carrying amount. The Company assesses goodwill for impairment using a qualitative assessment that includes consideration of the current trends in the industry in which the Company operates, macroeconomic conditions, recent financial performance of the Company’s reporting units and a market multiple approach valuation. In performing the annual impairment test, which is performed during the third quarter or more frequently when impairment indicators exist and after assessing the qualitative factors, we may be required to utilize the two-step approach prescribed by ASC 350, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The first step requires a comparison of each reporting unit’s carrying value to the fair value of the respective unit. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The fair value of each reporting unit is estimated, entirely or predominantly, using a market multiple approach. We completed our annual goodwill impairment assessment during the third quarter of 2013 and determined that no impairment loss was required. No impairments were recorded during any of the periods presented.

Our intangible assets represent the acquisition date fair value of acquired client relationships, trade names and non-compete agreements and are reflected net of amortization. In valuing these assets, we made significant estimates regarding their useful lives, growth rates and potential attrition. We periodically review intangible assets for events or circumstances that would indicate impairment. See Note 6.

Income Taxes

We file a United States federal income tax return as a consolidated group for Westwood and its subsidiaries based in the U.S. We also file a separate Canadian income tax return for Westwood International. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured at enacted income tax rates. Deferred income tax expense generally reflects changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred taxes relate primarily to stock-based compensation expense and net operating losses at Westwood International.

We record net deferred tax assets when we believe such assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of the net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.No valuation allowance has been recorded in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

We recognize tax liabilities in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, and we adjust them when our judgment reflects the evaluation of new information. Because of the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period in which new information becomes available. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had not established any reserves for, nor recorded any unrecognized tax benefits related to, uncertain tax positions.

Currency Translation

Assets and liabilities of Westwood International, our non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiary, are translated at exchange rates as of applicable reporting dates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the periods indicated. The gains and losses resulting from translating non-U.S. dollar functional currency into U.S. dollars are recorded through other comprehensive income.

Long-term Compensation Agreements

We entered into employment agreements with certain employees of Westwood International that provide for specified payments over four years, the latest of which is in 2015. In certain circumstances, these payments would be forfeited to us if the employment of these individuals is terminated before completion of the contractual earning period. Payments made in advance under these agreements are included in “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, net of amounts already amortized.

Stock Based Compensation

We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification No. 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). Under ASC 718, stock-based compensation expense reflects the fair value of stock-based awards measured at grant date, is recognized over the relevant service period, and is adjusted each period for anticipated forfeitures.

We have issued restricted stock and granted stock options in accordance with our Third Amended and Restated Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”). We apply judgment in developing an expectation of awards of restricted stock and stock options that may be forfeited. If actual experience differs significantly from these estimates, our stock-based compensation expense and results of operations could be materially affected.

We have compensation arrangements with certain employees of Westwood International pursuant to which these employees are able to earn cash awards based on the performance of certain investment products. A portion of such awards may be paid in shares of our stock that vest over a multi-year period. We accrue a liability for these awards over both the annual period in which we determine it is probable that the award will be earned and, for the portion to be settled in shares, over the following three-year vesting period. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 the expense recorded for these awards was $330,000 and $152,000, respectively. Cash awards expected to be settled in shares are funded into a trust pursuant to an established Canadian employee benefit plan. Generally, the Canadian trust subsequently acquires Westwood common shares in market transactions and holds such shares until the shares are vested and distributed, or until forfeited. Shares held in the trust are shown on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as treasury shares. During the first quarter of 2014 and the second quarter of 2013, the trust purchased in the open market 11,476 and 20,251 Westwood common shares for approximately $670,000 and $880,000, respectively.  Until shares are acquired by the trust, we measure the liability as a cash-based award included in “Compensation and benefits payable” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. When the number of shares related to an award is determinable, the award becomes an equity award accounted for similarly to restricted stock, which is described in Note 9.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. The ASU is intended to reduce the frequency of disposals reported as discontinued operations by focusing on strategic shifts that have (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. The standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, although early adoption is permitted. We do not currently expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which was the result of a joint project by the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The issuance of a comprehensive and converged standard on revenue recognition is expected to improve the ability of financial statement users to understand and consistently analyze an entity’s revenue across industries, transactions, and geographies. The standard will require additional disclosures to help financial statement users better understand the nature, amount, timing, and potential uncertainty of the revenue being recognized. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and will require either retrospective application to each prior reporting period presented or retrospective application with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard recognized at the date of adoption. We are currently evaluating the impact that the application of ASU 2014-09 will have on our financial statements and disclosures.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12 Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, which establishes specific guidance on how to account for share-based payments for awards with performance targets after the employee completes the requisite service period. Current U.S. GAAP does not contain explicit guidance on how to account for those share-based payments. The standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, although early adoption is permitted. We do not currently expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial statements.

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Employee Benefits (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Total expense recorded for stock based compensation
Total stock based compensation expense	$ 5,796,000	$ 5,692,000
Service Condition Restricted Stock Expense
Total expense recorded for stock based compensation
Total stock based compensation expense	3,551,000	3,902,000
Performance - Based Restricted Stock Expense
Total expense recorded for stock based compensation
Total stock based compensation expense	2,013,000	1,682,000
Restricted Stock
Total expense recorded for stock based compensation
Total stock based compensation expense	5,564,000	5,584,000
Canada EB Plan Restricted Stock Expense
Total expense recorded for stock based compensation
Total stock based compensation expense	$ 232,000	$ 108,000

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Description of the Business (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Description of the Business (Textual) [Abstract]
Date of incorporation	Dec. 12, 2001

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Intersegment Balances

							Westwood
	Advisory			Trust			Holdings			Eliminations			Consolidated
Three months ended June 30, 2014
Net fee revenues from external sources	$	25,538		$	5,151		$	—		$	—		$	30,689
Net intersegment revenues		3,283			—			—			(3,283	)		—
Net interest and dividend revenue		43			—			—			—			43
Other revenue		173			—			—			—			173
Total revenues	$	29,037		$	5,151		$	—		$	(3,283	)	$	30,905
Economic Earnings	$	12,436		$	605		$	(1,465	)	$	—		$	11,576
Less:   Restricted stock expense														2,626
Intangible amortization														90
Deferred taxes on goodwill														38
Net income													$	8,822
Segment assets	$	116,433		$	15,876		$	—		$	(17,116	)	$	115,193
Segment goodwill	$	5,219		$	6,036		$	—		$	—		$	11,255
Three months ended June 30, 2013
Net fee revenues from external sources	$	19,021		$	4,574		$	—		$	—		$	23,595
Net intersegment revenues		2,324			4			—			(2,328	)		—
Net interest and dividend revenue		145			—			—			—			145
Other revenue		(264	)		(1	)		—			—			(265	)
Total revenues	$	21,226		$	4,577		$	—		$	(2,328	)	$	23,475
Economic Earnings	$	7,478		$	515		$	—		$	—		$	7,993
Less:   Restricted stock expense														2,986
Intangible amortization														90
Deferred taxes on goodwill														38
Net income													$	4,879
Segment assets	$	94,069		$	13,756		$	—		$	(12,630	)	$	95,195
Segment goodwill	$	5,219		$	6,036		$	—		$	—		$	11,255

							Westwood
	Advisory			Trust			Holdings			Eliminations			Consolidated
Six months ended June 30, 2014
Net fee revenues from external sources	$	46,290		$	10,179		$	—		$	—		$	56,469
Net intersegment revenues		6,664			—			—			(6,664	)		—
Net interest and dividend revenue		165			1			—			—			166
Other revenue		218			1			—			—			219
Total revenues	$	53,337		$	10,181		$	—		$	(6,664	)	$	56,854
Economic Earnings	$	23,105		$	827		$	(3,299	)	$	—		$	20,633
Less:   Restricted stock expense														5,796
Intangible amortization														180
Deferred taxes on goodwill														76
Net income													$	14,581
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Net fee revenues from external sources	$	34,568		$	8,791		$	—		$	—		$	43,359
Net intersegment revenues		4,257			9			—			(4,266	)		—
Net interest and dividend revenue		277			1			—			—			278
Other revenue		(61	)		(1	)		—			—			(62	)
Total revenues	$	39,041		$	8,800		$	—		$	(4,266	)	$	43,575
Economic Earnings	$	12,767		$	893		$	—		$	—		$	13,660
Less:   Restricted stock expense														5,692
Intangible amortization														180
Deferred taxes on goodwill														76
Net income													$	7,712

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Employee Benefits (Details 1) (Service Condition Restricted Stock Expense, USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Service Condition Restricted Stock Expense
Restricted shares subject only to a service condition:
Non-vested, January 1, 2014	511,060
Granted	182,990
Vested	(186,680)
Forfeited	(31,291)
Non-vested, June 30, 2014	476,079
Non-vested, January 1, 2014	$ 40.49
Granted	$ 58.78
Vested	$ 38.76
Forfeited	$ 47.87
Non-vested, June 30, 2014	$ 47.72

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Mutual Funds	Jun. 30, 2013 Mutual Funds	Jun. 30, 2014 Westwood International Advisors Inc
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill impairment loss		$ 0
Unrecognized tax benefits	0		0
Restricted shares granted to employees vesting period	4 years						3 years
Restricted shares granted to employees, maximum vesting year	2015
Accrued liability on awards based on the performance of certain investment products	330,000			152,000
Purchase of treasury stock, shares					11,476	20,251
Purchase of treasury stock	$ 5,839,000				$ 670,000	$ 880,000

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Earnings Per Share (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings per share (Textual) [Abstract]
Anti-dilutive restricted shares or options	37,000	0

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Description of the Business

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Description of the Business

WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. 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 subsidiaries, Westwood Management Corp. (“Westwood Management”), Westwood Trust (“Westwood Trust”), Westwood International Advisors Inc. (“Westwood International”) and Westwood Advisors, LLC. Westwood Management provides investment advisory services to corporate retirement plans, public retirement plans, endowments and foundations, mutual funds, individuals and clients of Westwood Trust. Westwood Trust provides institutions and high net worth individuals with trust and custodial services and participation in its sponsored common trust funds. Westwood International provides investment advisory services to corporate retirement plans, public retirement plans, endowments and foundations, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles. Westwood Advisors, LLC is an Omaha-based registered investment advisor. Revenue is largely dependent on the total value and composition of assets under management (“AUM”). Accordingly, fluctuations in financial markets and in the composition of AUM impact revenues and results of operations.

Westwood Management is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Westwood Trust is chartered and regulated by the Texas Department of Banking. Westwood International is registered as a portfolio manager and exempt market dealer with the Ontario Securities Commission and the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) in Québec.

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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Computation of Basic and Diluted Shares
Net income	$ 8,822	$ 4,879	$ 14,581	$ 7,712
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	7,523,347	7,349,868	7,499,016	7,318,688
Dilutive potential shares from unvested restricted shares	215,803	145,655	221,409	173,704
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	7,739,150	7,495,523	7,720,425	7,492,392
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 1.17	$ 0.66	$ 1.94	$ 1.05
Diluted	$ 1.14	$ 0.65	$ 1.89	$ 1.03

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Variable Interest Entities (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014 Number_of_Limited_Partnership Number_of_Limited_Liability_Companies
Variable Interest Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of limited liability companies in which some clients hold their investments	10
Number of clients in which investment advisory services are provided	2

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 16,063	$ 10,864
Accounts receivable	16,685	14,468
Investments, at fair value	57,772	64,554
Deferred income taxes	1,313	3,782
Prepaid income taxes	2,083
Other assets	1,620	2,521
Total current assets	95,536	96,189
Goodwill	11,255	11,255
Deferred income taxes	2,116	2,041
Intangible assets, net	3,610	3,789
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,445 and $2,155	2,676	2,746
Total assets	115,193	116,020
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,916	2,082
Dividends payable	4,167	3,935
Compensation and benefits payable	8,925	17,805
Income taxes payable		1,031
Total current liabilities	15,008	24,853
Accrued dividends	994	1,266
Deferred rent	1,196	1,268
Total long-term liabilities	2,190	2,534
Total liabilities	17,198	27,387
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, issued 8,989,877 and outstanding 8,288,414 shares at June 30, 2014; issued 8,778,613 and outstanding 8,176,417 shares at December 31, 2013	90	88
Additional paid-in capital	108,846	100,955
Treasury stock, at cost - 701,463 shares at June 30, 2014; 602,196 shares at December 31, 2013	(29,008)	(23,169)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(279)	(257)
Retained earnings	18,346	11,016
Total stockholders' equity	97,995	88,633
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 115,193	$ 116,020

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Employee Benefits (Details 2) (Restricted Shares Subject to Service and Performance Conditions, USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restricted Shares Subject to Service and Performance Conditions
Restricted shares subject only to a service condition:
Non-vested, January 1, 2014	227,000
Granted	59,565
Vested
Forfeited
Non-vested, June 30, 2014	286,565
Non-vested, January 1, 2014	$ 40.84
Granted	$ 57.07
Vested
Forfeited
Non-vested, June 30, 2014	$ 44.21

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
Dividends declared, per share	$ 0.44
Retained Earnings
Dividends declared, per share	$ 0.44

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Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 5,005	$ 5,005
Accumulated Amortization	(1,395)	(1,216)
Net Carrying Amount	3,610	3,789
Client Relationships
Summary of intangible assets
Weighted Average Amortization Period (years)	14 years 2 months 12 days	14 years 2 months 12 days
Gross Carrying Amount	5,005	5,005
Accumulated Amortization	(1,395)	(1,216)
Net Carrying Amount	$ 3,610	$ 3,789

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Investments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Investment Balances

Investment balances are presented in the table below (in thousands). All investments are carried at fair value, and all investments are accounted for as trading securities.

			Gross		Gross			Estimated
			Unrealized		Unrealized			Market
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
June 30, 2014:
U.S. Government and Government agency obligations	$	50,905	$	11	$	—		$	50,916
Money market funds		1,219		—		—			1,219
Equity funds		2,405		160		(12	)		2,553
Fixed income funds		3,058		26		—			3,084
Marketable securities	$	57,587	$	197	$	(12	)	$	57,772
December 31, 2013:
U.S. Government and Government agency obligations	$	42,595	$	16	$	—		$	42,611
Money market funds		8,584		—		—			8,584
Equity funds		2,130		200		(54	)		2,276
Fixed income funds		10,984		99		—			11,083
Marketable securities	$	64,293	$	315	$	(54	)	$	64,554

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Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 90	$ 90	$ 180	$ 180

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Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Summary of Intangible Assets

The following is a summary of our intangible assets at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

	Weighted
	Average
	Amortization		Gross					Net
	Period		Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying
	(years)		Amount		Amortization			Amount
June 30, 2014:
Client relationships		14.20	$	5,005	$	(1,395	)	$	3,610
Total			$	5,005	$	(1,395	)	$	3,610
December 31, 2013:
Client relationships		14.20	$	5,005	$	(1,216	)	$	3,789
Total			$	5,005	$	(1,216	)	$	3,789

Estimated Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets for the Next Five Years

Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets for the next five years follows (in thousands):

	Estimated
	Amortization
For the Year ending December 31,	Expense
2014	$	359
2015		359
2016		359
2017		359
2018		359

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 14,581	$ 7,712
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	288	187
Amortization of intangible assets	180	180
Unrealized (gains) losses on trading investments	(134)	639
Restricted stock amortization	5,796	5,692
Deferred income taxes	2,389	937
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation	(1,916)	(684)
Net sales of investments - trading securities	6,927	7,880
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(2,236)	(4,003)
Other current assets	919	(864)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(166)	(71)
Compensation and benefits payable	(8,683)	(5,931)
Income taxes payable and prepaid income taxes	(1,189)	(1,991)
Other liabilities	(29)	18
Net cash provided by operating activities	16,727	9,701
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment	(302)	(313)
Net cash used in investing activities	(302)	(313)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of treasury stock	(5,839)	(4,637)
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation	1,916	684
Cash dividends	(7,291)	(2,988)
Net cash used in financing activities	(11,214)	(6,941)
Effect of currency rate changes on cash	(12)	(131)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	5,199	2,316
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	10,864	3,817
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	16,063	6,133
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	$ 6,978	$ 5,723

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 2,445	$ 2,155
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	8,989,877	8,778,613
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,288,414	8,176,417
Treasury stock, shares	701,463	602,196

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Related Party Transactions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Related Party Transactions

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company engages in transactions with its affiliates in the ordinary course of business.  Westwood International provides investment advisory services to the UCITS Fund. Certain members of the Company’s management and board of directors serve on the board of directors of the UCITS Fund, which began operations in August 2013. Under the terms of the investment advisory agreements, the Company earns quarterly fees paid by clients of the UCITS Fund and, in certain cases, by the UCITS Fund. The fees are based on negotiated fee schedules applied to AUM. These fees are commensurate with market rates and are negotiated and contracted at arm’s length. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company earned approximately $403,000 in fees directly from the UCITS Fund. This does not include fees paid directly to Westwood International by certain clients invested in the UCITS Fund that have entered into an investment management agreement with Westwood International.

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 25, 2014
Document Document And Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001165002
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,288,414

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

On August 3, 2012, AGF Management Limited and AGF Investments Inc. (collectively, “AGF”) filed a lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Westwood, certain Westwood employees and the executive recruiting firm of Warren International, LLC. (“Warren”). The action relates to the hiring of certain members of Westwood’s global and emerging markets investment team previously employed by AGF. AGF is alleging that the former employees breached certain obligations when they resigned from AGF and that Westwood and Warren induced such breaches. AGF is seeking an unspecified amount of damages and punitive damages of $10 million (CAD) in the lawsuit. On November 5, 2012, Westwood issued a response to AGF’s lawsuit with a counterclaim against AGF for defamation. Westwood is seeking $1 million (CAD) in general damages, $10 million (CAD) in special damages, $1 million (CAD) in punitive damages, and costs. On November 6, 2012, AGF filed a second lawsuit against Westwood, Westwood Management and an employee of a Westwood subsidiary, alleging that the employee made defamatory statements about AGF. In this second lawsuit, AGF is seeking $5 million (CAD) in general damages, $1 million (CAD) per defendant in punitive damages, unspecified special damages, interest and costs. The pleadings phase is complete and we are now in the discovery phase, which we hope to complete by the end of 2014.

While we intend to vigorously defend both actions and pursue our counterclaims, we are currently unable to estimate the ultimate aggregate amount of monetary gain, loss or financial impact of these actions and counterclaims. Defending these actions and pursuing these counterclaims may be expensive for us and time consuming for our personnel. While we do not currently believe these proceedings will have a material impact, adverse resolution of these actions and counterclaims could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Our policy is to not accrue legal fees and directly related costs as part of potential loss contingencies. We have agreed with our Directors & Officers insurance provider that 50% of the defense costs related to both AGF claims, excluding Westwood’s counterclaim against AGF, will be covered by insurance. We expense legal fees and directly-related costs as incurred. We have received insurance proceeds of approximately $240,000 to date and have recorded a receivable of $146,000 as of June 30, 2014, which represents the current estimate of expenses related to this lawsuit that we expect to recover under our insurance policies. This receivable is part of “Other current assets” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Advisory fees
Asset based	$ 22,095	$ 16,486	$ 42,484	$ 32,033
Performance based	3,443	2,535	3,806	2,535
Trust fees	5,151	4,574	10,179	8,791
Other, net	216	(120)	385	216
Total revenues	30,905	23,475	56,854	43,575
EXPENSES:
Employee compensation and benefits	12,502	11,907	25,045	23,750
Sales and marketing	375	334	662	621
Westwood mutual funds	722	462	1,374	866
Information technology	1,014	678	1,729	1,334
Professional services	1,189	1,077	2,571	2,079
General and administrative	1,384	1,284	2,832	2,473
Total expenses	17,186	15,742	34,213	31,123
Income before income taxes	13,719	7,733	22,641	12,452
Provision for income taxes	4,897	2,854	8,060	4,740
Net income	8,822	4,879	14,581	7,712
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	332	(158)	(22)	(235)
Total comprehensive income	$ 9,154	$ 4,721	$ 14,559	$ 7,477
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 1.17	$ 0.66	$ 1.94	$ 1.05
Diluted	$ 1.14	$ 0.65	$ 1.89	$ 1.03
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	7,523,347	7,349,868	7,499,016	7,318,688
Diluted	7,739,150	7,495,523	7,720,425	7,492,392

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Fair Value Measurements

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Jun. 30, 2014

Fair Value Measurements

5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

We determine estimated fair values of our financial instruments using available information. The fair value amounts discussed in our condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of either amounts realizable upon disposition of these instruments or our intent or ability to dispose of these assets. The estimated fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, dividends payable, income taxes payable and accrued liabilities, approximates their carrying value due to their short-term maturities and are classified as level 1 fair value measurements. The carrying amount of investments designated as “trading” securities, primarily U.S. Government and Government agency obligations, money market funds, Westwood Funds® mutual funds and Westwood Trust common trust fund shares, equals their fair value based on prices quoted in active markets and, with respect to funds, the net asset value of the shares held as reported by the fund. Market values of our money market holdings generally do not fluctuate.

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional 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 – unobservable inputs where there is little or no market activity

The following table summarizes the values of our assets as of the dates indicated within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands).

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
As of June 30, 2014:
Investments in securities:
Trading	$	55,610	$	2,162	$	—	$	57,772
Total financial instruments	$	55,610	$	2,162	$	—	$	57,772
As of December 31, 2013:
Investments in securities:
Trading	$	64,554	$	—	$	—	$	64,554
Total financial instruments	$	64,554	$	—	$	—	$	64,554

Investments categorized as level 2 assets consist of investments in common trust funds sponsored by Westwood Trust. Common trust funds are private investment vehicles comprised of commingled investments held in trusts that are valued using the Net Asset Value (“NAV”), calculated by us as administrator of the funds. The NAV is quoted on an inactive private market; however, the unit price is based on the market value of the underlying investments that are traded on an active market. Westwood Trust sponsors common trust funds for most of the investment strategies managed by Westwood Management. These strategiesare disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Investments in the funds are generally redeemable on a daily basis. There are no current plans to sell any of these investments.

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Investments

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Jun. 30, 2014

Investments

4. INVESTMENTS

Investment balances are presented in the table below (in thousands). All investments are carried at fair value, and all investments are accounted for as trading securities.

			Gross		Gross			Estimated
			Unrealized		Unrealized			Market
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Value
June 30, 2014:
U.S. Government and Government agency obligations	$	50,905	$	11	$	—		$	50,916
Money market funds		1,219		—		—			1,219
Equity funds		2,405		160		(12	)		2,553
Fixed income funds		3,058		26		—			3,084
Marketable securities	$	57,587	$	197	$	(12	)	$	57,772
December 31, 2013:
U.S. Government and Government agency obligations	$	42,595	$	16	$	—		$	42,611
Money market funds		8,584		—		—			8,584
Equity funds		2,130		200		(54	)		2,276
Fixed income funds		10,984		99		—			11,083
Marketable securities	$	64,293	$	315	$	(54	)	$	64,554

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Values of Assets Within Fair Value Hierarchy

The following table summarizes the values of our assets as of the dates indicated within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands).

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
As of June 30, 2014:
Investments in securities:
Trading	$	55,610	$	2,162	$	—	$	57,772
Total financial instruments	$	55,610	$	2,162	$	—	$	57,772
As of December 31, 2013:
Investments in securities:
Trading	$	64,554	$	—	$	—	$	64,554
Total financial instruments	$	64,554	$	—	$	—	$	64,554

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Segment Reporting

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Jun. 30, 2014

Segment Reporting

12. 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 reviews the financial information for operational decision making purposes. The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates the performance of our segments based primarily on fee revenues and economic earnings. 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 corporate retirement plans, public retirement plans, endowments, foundations, individuals and the Westwood Funds®, as well as investment subadvisory services to mutual funds and our Trust segment. Westwood Management and Westwood International, which provide investment advisory services to clients of similar type, are included in our Advisory segment.

Trust

Trust provides trust and custodial services to its clients and to our Advisory segment and participates in common trust funds that it sponsors to institutions and high net worth individuals. Westwood Trust is included in our Trust segment.

							Westwood
	Advisory			Trust			Holdings			Eliminations			Consolidated
Three months ended June 30, 2014
Net fee revenues from external sources	$	25,538		$	5,151		$	—		$	—		$	30,689
Net intersegment revenues		3,283			—			—			(3,283	)		—
Net interest and dividend revenue		43			—			—			—			43
Other revenue		173			—			—			—			173
Total revenues	$	29,037		$	5,151		$	—		$	(3,283	)	$	30,905
Economic Earnings	$	12,436		$	605		$	(1,465	)	$	—		$	11,576
Less:   Restricted stock expense														2,626
Intangible amortization														90
Deferred taxes on goodwill														38
Net income													$	8,822
Segment assets	$	116,433		$	15,876		$	—		$	(17,116	)	$	115,193
Segment goodwill	$	5,219		$	6,036		$	—		$	—		$	11,255
Three months ended June 30, 2013
Net fee revenues from external sources	$	19,021		$	4,574		$	—		$	—		$	23,595
Net intersegment revenues		2,324			4			—			(2,328	)		—
Net interest and dividend revenue		145			—			—			—			145
Other revenue		(264	)		(1	)		—			—			(265	)
Total revenues	$	21,226		$	4,577		$	—		$	(2,328	)	$	23,475
Economic Earnings	$	7,478		$	515		$	—		$	—		$	7,993
Less:   Restricted stock expense														2,986
Intangible amortization														90
Deferred taxes on goodwill														38
Net income													$	4,879
Segment assets	$	94,069		$	13,756		$	—		$	(12,630	)	$	95,195
Segment goodwill	$	5,219		$	6,036		$	—		$	—		$	11,255

							Westwood
	Advisory			Trust			Holdings			Eliminations			Consolidated
Six months ended June 30, 2014
Net fee revenues from external sources	$	46,290		$	10,179		$	—		$	—		$	56,469
Net intersegment revenues		6,664			—			—			(6,664	)		—
Net interest and dividend revenue		165			1			—			—			166
Other revenue		218			1			—			—			219
Total revenues	$	53,337		$	10,181		$	—		$	(6,664	)	$	56,854
Economic Earnings	$	23,105		$	827		$	(3,299	)	$	—		$	20,633
Less:   Restricted stock expense														5,796
Intangible amortization														180
Deferred taxes on goodwill														76
Net income													$	14,581
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Net fee revenues from external sources	$	34,568		$	8,791		$	—		$	—		$	43,359
Net intersegment revenues		4,257			9			—			(4,266	)		—
Net interest and dividend revenue		277			1			—			—			278
Other revenue		(61	)		(1	)		—			—			(62	)
Total revenues	$	39,041		$	8,800		$	—		$	(4,266	)	$	43,575
Economic Earnings	$	12,767		$	893		$	—		$	—		$	13,660
Less:   Restricted stock expense														5,692
Intangible amortization														180
Deferred taxes on goodwill														76
Net income													$	7,712

The segment presentation above has been updated from the prior presentation to show Economic Earnings, a non-U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP”) performance measure of segment profit or loss. We provide this measure in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net income, which is reported on a U.S. GAAP basis. Both our management and Board of Directors review Economic Earnings to evaluate our ongoing performance, allocate resources and review dividend policy. We believe that this non-GAAP performance measure of segment profit or loss, while not a substitute for GAAP net income, is useful for management and investors when evaluating our underlying operating and financial performance and our available resources. We do not advocate that investors consider this non-GAAP measure of segment profit or loss without considering financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

In calculating Economic Earnings, we add to net income the non-cash expense associated with equity-based compensation awards of restricted stock and stock options, amortization of intangible assets and the deferred taxes related to the tax-basis amortization of goodwill. Although depreciation on property and equipment is a non-cash expense, we do not add it back when calculating Economic Earnings because depreciation charges represent a decline in the value of the related assets that will ultimately require replacement.

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Variable Interest Entities

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Jun. 30, 2014

Variable Interest Entities

8. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

Westwood Trust sponsors common trust funds (“CTFs”) for its clients. These funds allow clients to commingle assets to achieve economies of scale. Westwood International provides investment advisory services to the UCITS Fund. Westwood Management provides investment advisory services to the Westwood Funds®, a family of mutual funds, and to two collective investment trusts (“CITs”). Some clients of Westwood Management hold their investments in ten limited liability companies (“LLCs”) that were formed and sponsored by McCarthy Group Advisors, L.L.C. The CTFs, Westwood Funds®, CITs and LLCs (“Westwood VIEs”) are considered VIEs because our clients, who hold the equity at risk, do not have a direct or indirect ability through voting or similar rights to make decisions about the funds that would have a significant effect on their success. We receive fees for managing assets in these entities commensurate with market rates.

We evaluate all of our advisory relationships and CTFs to determine whether or not we qualify as the primary beneficiary based on whether there is an obligation to absorb the majority of expected losses or a right to receive the majority of expected residual returns. Since all losses and returns are distributed to the shareholders of the Company’s VIEs, we are not the primary beneficiary and consequently the Westwood VIEs are not included in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Otherwise, we have not provided any financial support not previously contractually obligated to provide and there are no arrangements that would require us to provide additional financial support to any of these VIEs. Our investments in the Westwood Funds® and the CTFs are accounted for as investments in accordance with our other investments described in Note 4.

The following table displays assets under management, corporate money invested and risk of loss in each vehicle (in millions).

	As of June 30, 2014
	Assets
	Under		Corporate		Risk of
	Management		Investment		Loss
Westwood Funds®	$	3,290	$	3.5	$	3.5
Common Trust Funds		2,737		2.1		2.1
Collective Investment Trusts		324		—		—
LLCs		262		—		—
UCITS Fund		839		—		—

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Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Intangible Assets

6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following is a summary of our intangible assets at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

	Weighted
	Average
	Amortization		Gross					Net
	Period		Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying
	(years)		Amount		Amortization			Amount
June 30, 2014:
Client relationships		14.20	$	5,005	$	(1,395	)	$	3,610
Total			$	5,005	$	(1,395	)	$	3,610
December 31, 2013:
Client relationships		14.20	$	5,005	$	(1,216	)	$	3,789
Total			$	5,005	$	(1,216	)	$	3,789

Amortization expense was $180,000 and $180,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets for the next five years follows (in thousands):

	Estimated
	Amortization
For the Year ending December 31,	Expense
2014	$	359
2015		359
2016		359
2017		359
2018		359

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Balance Sheet Components

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Balance Sheet Components

7. BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows (in thousands):

	As of			As of
	June 30,			December 31,
	2014			2013
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	(279	)	$	(257	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(279	)	$	(257	)

Accrued Dividends

Accrued dividends of $994,000 at June 30, 2014 and $1,266,000 at December 31, 2013 are dividends accrued on unvested restricted shares that are expected to vest subsequent to June 30, 2015. When those unvested restricted shares vest, the dividends accrued on those shares will be paid.

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Employee Benefits

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Employee Benefits

9. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Stock Based Compensation

We have issued stock options and restricted shares to our employees and non-employee directors and offer 401(k) matching and profit sharing contributions to our employees. The Plan reserves shares of Westwood common stock for issuance to eligible employees, directors and consultants of Westwood or its subsidiaries in the form of restricted stock and stock options. The total number of shares that may be issued under the Plan (including predecessor plans to the Plan) may not exceed 3,898,100 shares. In the event of a change in control of Westwood, the Plan contains provisions providing for the acceleration of the vesting of restricted stock and stock options. At June 30, 2014, approximately 505,000 shares remain available for issuance under the Plan.

The Share Award Plan of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. for Service provided in Canada to its Subsidiaries (the “Canada EB Plan”) provides compensation in the form of common stock for services performed by persons to Westwood International. As described in Note 2, the trust formed pursuant to the Canada EB Plan holds 31,727 shares of Westwood common stock. Under the Canada EB Plan, no more than $10 million CDN (or $9.1 million in U. S. Dollars using the exchange rate on June 30, 2014) may be funded to the Plan Trustee to fund purchases of common stock with respect to awards granted under the Canada EB Plan. At June 30, 2014, approximately 131,000 shares remain available for issuance under the Canada EB Plan based on a share price of $60.04, the closing price of our stock as of June 30, 2014.

The following table presents the total stock-based compensation expense recorded and the total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation arrangements for the years indicated (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30,
	2014		2013
Service condition restricted stock expense	$	3,551	$	3,902
Performance-based restricted stock expense		2,013		1,682
Restricted stock expense under the Plan		5,564		5,584
Canada EB Plan restricted stock expense		232		108
Total stock based compensation expense	$	5,796	$	5,692

Restricted Stock

Under the Plan, we have granted to employees and non-employee directors restricted stock subject to service conditions, and to certain key employees restricted stock subject to both service and performance conditions. 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, an adjustment for restrictions on dividends and an estimate of shares that will not vest due to forfeitures. This compensation cost is amortized on a straight-line basis over the applicable vesting period.

As of June 30, 2014, there was approximately $29.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense for restricted stock grants under the Plan, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 2.8 years. Our two types of restricted stock grants under the Plan are discussed below.

				Weighted Average
				Grant Date Fair
Restricted shares subject only to a service condition:	Shares			Value
Non-vested, January 1, 2014		511,060		$	40.49
Granted		182,990			58.78
Vested		(186,680	)		38.76
Forfeited		(31,291	)		47.87
Non-vested, June 30, 2014		476,079			47.72

Performance-based restricted share grants

Under the Plan, certain key employees were granted restricted shares that vest over five years provided that annual performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of Westwood’s board of directors are met. In February 2014, the Compensation Committee established the 2014 goal as adjusted pre-tax income of at least $34.0 million, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate in excess of 10% over annual adjusted pre-tax income recorded in 2009. Our adjusted pre-tax income is determined based on our audited financial statements and is equal to income before income taxes increased by expenses incurred for the year for (i) incentive compensation for all officers and employees and (ii) performance-based restricted stock awards, excluding start up, non-recurring and similar expense items. In the first quarter of 2014, we concluded that it was probable that we would meet the performance goals required to vest the applicable percentage of the performance-based restricted shares this year and began recording expense related to those shares. Each year the Compensation Committee establishes a specific goal for that year’s vesting of the restricted shares, which historically is based upon Westwood’s adjusted pre-tax income, as defined. If the performance goal is not met in any year during the vesting period, the Compensation Committee may establish a goal for a subsequent vesting period, which, if achieved or exceeded, may result in full or partial vesting of the shares that did not otherwise become vested in a prior year. In no event, under the current grants, will the maximum number of shares that may become vested over the vesting period exceed 175,000 shares in the case of our Chief Executive Officer or 349,565 shares collectively in the case of certain other employees. If a portion of the performance-based restricted shares do not vest, no compensation expense is recognized for that portion and any previously recognized compensation expense related to shares that do not vest would be reversed.

			Weighted Average
Restricted shares subject to service and performance conditions:			Grant Date Fair
	Shares		Value
Non-vested, January 1, 2014		227,000	$	40.84
Granted		59,565		57.07
Vested		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Non-vested, June 30, 2014		286,565		44.21

Deferred Share Units

We established a deferred share unit (“DSU”) plan for employees and directors of Westwood International. A DSU is an award linked to the value of Westwood’s common stock and is represented by a notional credit to a participant account. The value of a DSU is initially equal to the value of a share of our common stock. DSUs vest 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80% after two, three, four and five years of service, respectively. DSUs become fully vested after six years of service by the participant and the liability for these units is settled in cash upon termination of the participant’s service. We record expense for DSUs based on the number of units vested on a straight line basis, which may increase or decrease based on changes in the price of our common shares and will increase for additional units received from dividends declared on our shares. As of June 30, 2014, we recorded an accrued liability of $76,000 for 3,729 deferred share units related to awards issued in 2013 and 2014 based on the $60.04 per share closing price of our common stock on the last trading day of the quarter ended June 30, 2014.

Mutual Fund Share Incentive Awards

We grant annually to certain employees mutual fund incentive awards, which are bonus awards based on our mutual funds achieving certain performance goals. Awards granted are notionally credited to a participant account maintained by us that represents a number of mutual fund shares equal to the award amount divided by the net closing value of a fund share on the date the amount is credited to the account.

These awards vest after approximately one year of service following the year in which the award is earned by the participant. We begin accruing a liability for mutual fund incentive awards when we determine it is probable that the award will be earned and record expense for these awards over the service period of the award, which is approximately two years. During the year in which the amount of the award is determined, we record expense based on the expected value of the award. After the award is earned, we record expense based on the value of the shares awarded and the percentage of the vesting period that has transpired. Our liability under these awards may increase or decrease based on changes in the value of the mutual fund shares awarded, including reinvested income from the mutual funds during the vesting period.Upon vesting, participants receive the value of the mutual fund share awards adjusted for earnings or losses attributable to the underlying mutual funds. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we recorded expense of $310,000 and $1.2 million, respectively, related to mutual fund share incentive awards. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had an accrued liability of $310,000  and $1.9 million, respectively, related to mutual fund incentive awards.

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments in securities:
Trading	$ 57,772	$ 64,554
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Investments in securities:
Trading	57,772	64,554
Total financial instruments	57,772	64,554
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Investments in securities:
Trading	55,610	64,554
Total financial instruments	55,610	64,554
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Investments in securities:
Trading	2,162
Total financial instruments	$ 2,162

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Computation of Basic and Diluted Shares

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted shares (in thousands, except per share and share amounts):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Net income	$	8,822	$	4,879	$	14,581	$	7,712
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic		7,523,347		7,349,868		7,499,016		7,318,688
Dilutive potential shares from unvested restricted shares		215,803		145,655		221,409		173,704
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted		7,739,150		7,495,523		7,720,425		7,492,392
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.17	$	0.66	$	1.94	$	1.05
Diluted	$	1.14	$	0.65	$	1.89	$	1.03

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Variable Interest Entities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Variable Interest Entities

The following table displays assets under management, corporate money invested and risk of loss in each vehicle (in millions).

	As of June 30, 2014
	Assets
	Under		Corporate		Risk of
	Management		Investment		Loss
Westwood Funds®	$	3,290	$	3.5	$	3.5
Common Trust Funds		2,737		2.1		2.1
Collective Investment Trusts		324		—		—
LLCs		262		—		—
UCITS Fund		839		—		—

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Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Westwood Funds
Variable Interest Entities
Assets Under Management	$ 3,290
Corporate Investment	3.5
Risk of Loss	3.5
Common Trust Funds
Variable Interest Entities
Assets Under Management	2,737
Corporate Investment	2.1
Risk of Loss	2.1
Collective Investment Trusts
Variable Interest Entities
Assets Under Management	324
LLCs
Variable Interest Entities
Assets Under Management	262
UCITS Fund
Variable Interest Entities
Assets Under Management	$ 839

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock, Par	Additional Paid-In Capital	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Retained Earnings
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 88,633,000	$ 88,000	$ 100,955,000	$ (23,169,000)	$ (257,000)	$ 11,016,000
BALANCE, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	8,176,417	8,176,417
Net income	14,581,000					14,581,000
Other comprehensive loss	(22,000)				(22,000)
Issuance of restricted stock, net		2,000	(2,000)
Issuance of restricted stock net, shares		211,264
Dividends declared ($0.44 per share)	(7,251,000)					(7,251,000)
Restricted stock amortization	5,796,000		5,796,000
Reclassification of compensation liability to be paid in shares	170,000		170,000
Tax benefit related to equity compensation	1,927,000		1,927,000
Purchase of treasury stock	(5,839,000)			(5,839,000)
Purchase of treasury stock, shares		(99,267)
BALANCE at Jun. 30, 2014	$ 97,995,000	$ 90,000	$ 108,846,000	$ (29,008,000)	$ (279,000)	$ 18,346,000
BALANCE, shares at Jun. 30, 2014	8,288,414	8,288,414

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Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Earnings Per Share

3. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share for these periods is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the effect of any dilutive shares of restricted stock and stock options granted to employees and non-employee directors. There were approximately 37,000 anti-dilutive restricted shares as of June 30, 2014. There were no anti-dilutive restricted shares or options as of June 30, 2013.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted shares (in thousands, except per share and share amounts):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Net income	$	8,822	$	4,879	$	14,581	$	7,712
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic		7,523,347		7,349,868		7,499,016		7,318,688
Dilutive potential shares from unvested restricted shares		215,803		145,655		221,409		173,704
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted		7,739,150		7,495,523		7,720,425		7,492,392
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.17	$	0.66	$	1.94	$	1.05
Diluted	$	1.14	$	0.65	$	1.89	$	1.03

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Employee Benefits (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Total Expense Recorded for Stock Based Compensation

The following table presents the total stock-based compensation expense recorded and the total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation arrangements for the years indicated (in thousands):

	Six months ended
	June 30,
	2014		2013
Service condition restricted stock expense	$	3,551	$	3,902
Performance-based restricted stock expense		2,013		1,682
Restricted stock expense under the Plan		5,564		5,584
Canada EB Plan restricted stock expense		232		108
Total stock based compensation expense	$	5,796	$	5,692

Service Condition Restricted Stock Expense

Status and Changes in Restricted Stock Grants that are Subject to a Service Condition

As of June 30, 2014, there was approximately $29.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense for restricted stock grants under the Plan, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 2.8 years. Our two types of restricted stock grants under the Plan are discussed below.

				Weighted Average
				Grant Date Fair
Restricted shares subject only to a service condition:	Shares			Value
Non-vested, January 1, 2014		511,060		$	40.49
Granted		182,990			58.78
Vested		(186,680	)		38.76
Forfeited		(31,291	)		47.87
Non-vested, June 30, 2014		476,079			47.72

Performance - Based Restricted Stock Expense

Status and Changes in Restricted Stock Grants that are Subject to a Service Condition

Under the Plan, certain key employees were granted restricted shares that vest over five years provided that annual performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of Westwood’s board of directors are met. In February 2014, the Compensation Committee established the 2014 goal as adjusted pre-tax income of at least $34.0 million, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate in excess of 10% over annual adjusted pre-tax income recorded in 2009. Our adjusted pre-tax income is determined based on our audited financial statements and is equal to income before income taxes increased by expenses incurred for the year for (i) incentive compensation for all officers and employees and (ii) performance-based restricted stock awards, excluding start up, non-recurring and similar expense items. In the first quarter of 2014, we concluded that it was probable that we would meet the performance goals required to vest the applicable percentage of the performance-based restricted shares this year and began recording expense related to those shares. Each year the Compensation Committee establishes a specific goal for that year’s vesting of the restricted shares, which historically is based upon Westwood’s adjusted pre-tax income, as defined. If the performance goal is not met in any year during the vesting period, the Compensation Committee may establish a goal for a subsequent vesting period, which, if achieved or exceeded, may result in full or partial vesting of the shares that did not otherwise become vested in a prior year. In no event, under the current grants, will the maximum number of shares that may become vested over the vesting period exceed 175,000 shares in the case of our Chief Executive Officer or 349,565 shares collectively in the case of certain other employees. If a portion of the performance-based restricted shares do not vest, no compensation expense is recognized for that portion and any previously recognized compensation expense related to shares that do not vest would be reversed.

			Weighted Average
Restricted shares subject to service and performance conditions:			Grant Date Fair
	Shares		Value
Non-vested, January 1, 2014		227,000	$	40.84
Granted		59,565		57.07
Vested		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Non-vested, June 30, 2014		286,565		44.21

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Balance Sheet Components (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$ (279)	$ (257)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (279)	$ (257)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared without an audit and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary 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 using the accrual basis of accounting and have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for the presentation of interim financial information as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

The accompanying 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, 2013. Operating results for the periods in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results for any future period. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of Westwood and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We believe the most significant estimates and assumptions are associated with the valuation of deferred taxes, stock-based compensation and impairment assessments of goodwill and intangible assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Investment advisory and trust fees are recognized as services are provided. These fees are determined in accordance with contracts between our subsidiaries and their clients and are generally based on a percentage of AUM. A limited number of our clients have contractual performance-based fee arrangements, which would pay us an additional fee if we outperform a specified index over a specific period of time. We record revenue for performance-based fees at the end of the measurement period. Most advisory and trust fees are payable in advance or in arrears on a calendar quarterly basis. Advance payments are deferred and recognized over the periods services are performed. Since billing periods for most of our advance paying clients coincide with the calendar quarter to which payment relates, revenue is recognized within the quarter. Consequently, no significant amount of deferred revenue is contained in our condensed consolidated financial statements. Deferred revenue is shown on the condensed consolidated balance sheets under the heading of “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”. Other revenues generally consist of interest and investment income and are recognized as earned.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of consolidation

We assess each legal entity that we manage to determine whether consolidation is appropriate at the onset of the relationship. We first determine whether the entity is a voting interest entity (“VOE”) or a variable interest entity (“VIE”) under GAAP and then whether we have a controlling financial interest in the entity. Assessing whether an entity is a VOE or VIE and if it requires consolidation involves judgment and analysis. Factors considered in this assessment include, but are not limited to, the legal organization of the entity, our equity ownership and contractual involvement with the entity and any related party or de facto agent implications of our involvement with the entity. We reconsider whether an entity is a VOE or VIE whenever contractual arrangements change, the entity receives additional equity or returns equity to its investors or changes in facts and circumstances occur that change the ability of investors to direct the activities of the entity.

A VIE is an entity in which (i) the total equity investment at risk is not sufficient to enable the entity to finance its activities without subordinated financial support or (ii) the at-risk equity holders do not have the normal characteristics of a controlling financial interest.  That is, the at-risk equity holders do not have the obligation to absorb losses, the right to receive residual returns and/or the right to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. An enterprise must consolidate all VIEs of which it is the primary beneficiary. We determine if a sponsored investment meets the definition of a VIE by considering whether the fund’s equity investment at risk is sufficient to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support and whether the fund’s at-risk equity holders absorb any losses, have the right to receive residual returns and have the right to direct the activities of the entity most responsible for the entity’s economic performance. For VIEs that are investment companies, the primary beneficiary of the VIE is the party that absorbs a majority of the expected losses of the VIE, receives a majority of the expected residual returns of the VIE, or both. For VIEs that are not investment companies, the primary beneficiary of a VIE is defined as the party who, considering the involvement of related parties and de facto agents, has (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect its economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This evaluation is updated continuously.

A VOE is an entity that is not within the scope of the guidance for VIEs. Consolidation of a VOE is required when a reporting entity owns a controlling financial interest in a VOE. Ownership of a majority of the voting interests is the usual condition for a controlling financial interest. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, none of our sponsored investment entities were VOEs subject to this assessment by the Company.

Westwood Investment Funds PLC (the “UCITS Fund”), which was authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland on June 18, 2013 pursuant to the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011 (“UCITS”), is an Ireland domiciled umbrella-type open-ended self-managed investment company. The UCITS Fund is established as an umbrella fund with segregated assets and liabilities between sub-funds. Notwithstanding the segregation of assets and liabilities within each sub-fund, the UCITS Fund is a single legal entity and no sub-fund constitutes a legal entity separate from the UCITS Fund itself. Shares of the sub-fund, all of which are owned by the third-party investors, are listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. The base currency of the UCITS Fund is the pound sterling. We determined that the UCITS Fund was a VIE as its at-risk equity holders do not have the ability to direct the activities of the UCITS Fund that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. Although the Company does not have an equity investment in the UCITS Fund, in that the Company’s representatives have a majority control of the UCITS Fund’s Board of Directors they can influence the UCITS Fund’s management and affairs. The UCITS’s Fund Board of Directors maintains this control through its duties which are stated in the UCITS Fund’s Memorandum and Articles of Association which have no expiration date. We concluded that the Company was not the primary beneficiary of the UCITS Fund because even though it has the power to direct the activities of the UCITS Fund (that most significantly impact the fund’s economic performance), it does not absorb a majority of the UCITS Fund’s expected losses and does not receive a majority of the UCITS Fund’s expected residual returns. As a result, the results of the UCITS Fund are not included in the Company’s consolidated financial results.

We have also evaluated all of our other advisory relationships as well as our relationship as sponsor of our common trust funds to determine whether or not we qualify as the primary beneficiary based on whether there is an obligation to absorb the majority of expected losses or a right to receive the majority of residual returns. Since all losses and returns are distributed to the shareholders of the Westwood VIEs, we are not the primary beneficiary and consequently the Westwood VIEs are not included in our condensed consolidated financial statements. We have included the disclosures related to VIEs in Note 8.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of short-term, highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, other than pooled investment vehicles considered to be investments. We maintain some cash and cash equivalents balances with financial institutions in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. The Company has not experienced losses on uninsured cash accounts.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable represents balances arising from services provided to customers and are recorded on an accrual basis, net of any allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable are written off when they are determined to be uncollectible. Any allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on the Company’s historical write-off experience, existing conditions in the industry, and the financial stability of the customer. The majority of our accounts receivable balances consist of advisory and trust fees receivable from customers that we believe and have experienced to be fully collectible. Accordingly our condensed consolidated financial statements do not include an allowance for bad debt or any bad debt expense.

Investments

Investments

All marketable securities are classified as trading securities and are carried at quoted market value on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Net unrealized holding gains or losses on investments classified as trading securities are reflected as a component of other revenues. We measure realized gains and losses on investments using the specific identification method. Investments include shares of Westwood mutual funds awarded to employees pursuant to mutual fund share incentive awards described in Note 9.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquired assets over the fair value of the underlying identifiable assets at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually.

We test more frequently if indicators are present or changes in circumstances suggest that impairment may exist. These indicators include, among others, declines in sales, earnings or cash flows, or the development of a material adverse change in the business climate. We assess goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, referred to as a component. We have identified two reporting units, which are consistent with our reporting segments: Advisory and Trust. The Company is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the Company determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than the carrying amount. The Company assesses goodwill for impairment using a qualitative assessment that includes consideration of the current trends in the industry in which the Company operates, macroeconomic conditions, recent financial performance of the Company’s reporting units and a market multiple approach valuation. In performing the annual impairment test, which is performed during the third quarter or more frequently when impairment indicators exist and after assessing the qualitative factors, we may be required to utilize the two-step approach prescribed by ASC 350, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The first step requires a comparison of each reporting unit’s carrying value to the fair value of the respective unit. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The fair value of each reporting unit is estimated, entirely or predominantly, using a market multiple approach. We completed our annual goodwill impairment assessment during the third quarter of 2013 and determined that no impairment loss was required. No impairments were recorded during any of the periods presented.

Our intangible assets represent the acquisition date fair value of acquired client relationships, trade names and non-compete agreements and are reflected net of amortization. In valuing these assets, we made significant estimates regarding their useful lives, growth rates and potential attrition. We periodically review intangible assets for events or circumstances that would indicate impairment. See Note 6.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

We file a United States federal income tax return as a consolidated group for Westwood and its subsidiaries based in the U.S. We also file a separate Canadian income tax return for Westwood International. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities as measured at enacted income tax rates. Deferred income tax expense generally reflects changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred taxes relate primarily to stock-based compensation expense and net operating losses at Westwood International.

We record net deferred tax assets when we believe such assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of the net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.No valuation allowance has been recorded in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

We recognize tax liabilities in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, and we adjust them when our judgment reflects the evaluation of new information. Because of the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from our current estimate of the tax liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period in which new information becomes available. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had not established any reserves for, nor recorded any unrecognized tax benefits related to, uncertain tax positions.

Currency Translation

Currency Translation

Assets and liabilities of Westwood International, our non-U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiary, are translated at exchange rates as of applicable reporting dates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the periods indicated. The gains and losses resulting from translating non-U.S. dollar functional currency into U.S. dollars are recorded through other comprehensive income.

Long-term Compensation Agreements

Long-term Compensation Agreements

We entered into employment agreements with certain employees of Westwood International that provide for specified payments over four years, the latest of which is in 2015. In certain circumstances, these payments would be forfeited to us if the employment of these individuals is terminated before completion of the contractual earning period. Payments made in advance under these agreements are included in “accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, net of amounts already amortized.

Stock Based Compensation

Stock Based Compensation

We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification No. 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). Under ASC 718, stock-based compensation expense reflects the fair value of stock-based awards measured at grant date, is recognized over the relevant service period, and is adjusted each period for anticipated forfeitures.

We have issued restricted stock and granted stock options in accordance with our Third Amended and Restated Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”). We apply judgment in developing an expectation of awards of restricted stock and stock options that may be forfeited. If actual experience differs significantly from these estimates, our stock-based compensation expense and results of operations could be materially affected.

We have compensation arrangements with certain employees of Westwood International pursuant to which these employees are able to earn cash awards based on the performance of certain investment products. A portion of such awards may be paid in shares of our stock that vest over a multi-year period. We accrue a liability for these awards over both the annual period in which we determine it is probable that the award will be earned and, for the portion to be settled in shares, over the following three-year vesting period. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 the expense recorded for these awards was $330,000 and $152,000, respectively. Cash awards expected to be settled in shares are funded into a trust pursuant to an established Canadian employee benefit plan. Generally, the Canadian trust subsequently acquires Westwood common shares in market transactions and holds such shares until the shares are vested and distributed, or until forfeited. Shares held in the trust are shown on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as treasury shares. During the first quarter of 2014 and the second quarter of 2013, the trust purchased in the open market 11,476 and 20,251 Westwood common shares for approximately $670,000 and $880,000, respectively.  Until shares are acquired by the trust, we measure the liability as a cash-based award included in “Compensation and benefits payable” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. When the number of shares related to an award is determinable, the award becomes an equity award accounted for similarly to restricted stock, which is described in Note 9.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which changes the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. The ASU is intended to reduce the frequency of disposals reported as discontinued operations by focusing on strategic shifts that have (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. The standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, although early adoption is permitted. We do not currently expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which was the result of a joint project by the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The issuance of a comprehensive and converged standard on revenue recognition is expected to improve the ability of financial statement users to understand and consistently analyze an entity’s revenue across industries, transactions, and geographies. The standard will require additional disclosures to help financial statement users better understand the nature, amount, timing, and potential uncertainty of the revenue being recognized. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and will require either retrospective application to each prior reporting period presented or retrospective application with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard recognized at the date of adoption. We are currently evaluating the impact that the application of ASU 2014-09 will have on our financial statements and disclosures.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12 Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, which establishes specific guidance on how to account for share-based payments for awards with performance targets after the employee completes the requisite service period. Current U.S. GAAP does not contain explicit guidance on how to account for those share-based payments. The standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, although early adoption is permitted. We do not currently expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial statements.