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Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) reported a record 1Q 2021 performance for its RFQ-hub platform, with a 37% increase in single stock options trading volume. The platform achieved a notional trading volume of €24.6B (US$29.7B). Enhanced operational efficiency and transparency are attracting asset managers to use RFQ-hub for derivatives transactions. The company emphasizes its commitment to improving client solutions with new infrastructure and features, including a new swaptions module, positioning RFQ-hub as a leading electronic derivatives trading platform.
Virtu Financial announced a robust performance for Q1 2021, reporting a net income of $409.2 million and record total revenues of $1,012.6 million. The Normalized Adjusted EPS was $2.04, slightly down from $2.05 in the previous year. Despite a 7.2% drop in Adjusted Net Trading Income, the company authorized an additional $300 million for share repurchases, increasing total authorization to $470 million. A quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share was also declared, payable on June 15, 2021.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) has appointed Joanne M. Minieri as an independent director, effective immediately. With over 37 years in senior leadership roles in real estate and financial services, Ms. Minieri's expertise includes professional accounting and consulting. Chairman Robert Greifeld emphasized her capability to enhance shareholder value and support the company's growth initiatives. Currently, she serves as Senior Executive Vice President at RXR Realty and holds a CPA. Her extensive operational experience is anticipated to benefit Virtu as it pursues its growth targets.
On April 6, 2021, Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) appointed Mary Mooney and Raya White as Co-Chief People Officers. Their focus will be on fostering a people-first culture through employee development, mentorship, and diversity programs to attract and retain talent. CEO Douglas A. Cifu emphasized their roles in reflecting the company's values of inclusivity and merit. Mooney has a strong background in operations and human resources, while White, with tech experience from Apple, will enhance recruiting efforts. Virtu continues to leverage technology for global financial services.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) announced the passing of board member Jack Sandner on March 12, 2021. Sandner was a longstanding advisor and mentor, instrumental to the firm's growth since its IPO in 2015. His contributions as a board member, particularly on the Audit and Compensation Committees, were highly regarded by Virtu's leadership, including Chairman Emeritus Vincent Viola and CEO Douglas Cifu. Virtu continues to leverage technology for innovative financial services across global markets.
Virtu Financial (Nasdaq: VIRT) will announce its Q1 2021 financial results on May 4, 2021, before U.S. market opens. The company will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. Investors can access a live webcast of the event on the Investor Relations section of its website. Virtu Financial is known for leveraging technology to provide innovative trading solutions and liquidity across global markets.
Virtu Financial (Nasdaq: VIRT) announced that CEO Douglas A. Cifu will participate in an interview with Larry Tabb from Bloomberg Intelligence on February 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The discussion will cover key topics including the growth of retail investing, execution quality, price improvement, and payment for order flow. Interested attendees can register through the investor relations section of Virtu's website.
Virtu is known for its advanced technology and services in financial markets, offering comprehensive solutions across multiple asset classes globally.
On February 11, 2021, Virtu Financial reported strong financial results for Q4 and the full year 2020. Q4 net income reached $197.7 million, with total revenues of $676.7 million, marking a 69.3% increase year-over-year. For the full year, net income was $1,120.9 million on revenues of $3,239.3 million, a 113.5% increase. The company also authorized an additional $70 million in share repurchases, totaling $170 million. A quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share was declared, payable March 15, 2021. The CEO highlighted the firm's robust market performance and growth prospects for 2021.
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