Virtu Financial shareholders back board and auditor
Virtu Financial, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on June 10, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Virtu Financial, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on June 10, 2026. Stockholders elected three Class II directors—Aaron Simons, Joseph J. Grano, Jr., and Joanne M. Minieri—for three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.
Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers. In addition, they ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Virtu’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Key Figures
Votes for Aaron Simons: 671,181,435 votes
Votes for Joseph J. Grano, Jr.: 655,260,181 votes
Votes for Joanne M. Minieri: 645,673,037 votes
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Votes for Aaron Simons
671,181,435 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Joseph J. Grano, Jr.
655,260,181 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Joanne M. Minieri
645,673,037 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay support
663,861,829 votes for
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay opposition
8,042,616 votes against
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Auditor ratification support
679,397,651 votes for
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal 2026
Auditor ratification against
659,952 votes against
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal 2026
Key Terms
Class II director, broker non-votes, named executive officers, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more
5 terms
Class II director financial
"Each of the director nominees listed below was elected a Class II director of the Company"
A class II director is a member of a company’s board who belongs to one of several staggered groups of directors, each group standing for election in different years. For investors, this matters because staggered terms slow wholesale board turnover—like rotating members of a neighborhood committee—making sudden changes in control or strategy harder and affecting how quickly shareholders can influence corporate direction.
broker non-votes financial
"The votes for the election of directors are set forth below ... Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
named executive officers financial
"The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved, on an advisory basis."
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
advisory basis financial
"The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved, on an advisory basis."
FAQ
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What did Virtu Financial (VIRT) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected three Class II directors, approved named executive officer compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, covering the company’s key governance and oversight items.
Which directors were elected at Virtu Financial’s 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected Aaron Simons, Joseph J. Grano, Jr., and Joanne M. Minieri as Class II directors. Each will serve a three-year term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting, continuing oversight of Virtu Financial’s strategy, risk management, and corporate governance practices.
How did Virtu Financial (VIRT) stockholders vote on executive compensation?
Stockholders approved the compensation of Virtu Financial’s named executive officers on an advisory basis. There were 663,861,829 votes for, 8,042,616 against, 53,464 abstentions, and 8,140,313 broker non-votes, indicating broad but not unanimous support for the company’s pay programs.
Which auditing firm did Virtu Financial stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?
Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Virtu Financial’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 679,397,651 votes for, 659,952 against, and 40,619 abstentions, reinforcing continuity in the company’s external financial statement audit.
What are broker non-votes in the Virtu Financial (VIRT) 2026 meeting results?
Broker non-votes are shares held in street name where the broker did not receive voting instructions on non-routine items. Virtu’s 2026 meeting shows 8,140,313 broker non-votes on director elections and the advisory say-on-pay proposal, which are common in large, widely held companies.
How long will the newly elected Virtu Financial directors serve?
Each newly elected Class II director will serve a three-year term. Their terms expire at the 2029 annual meeting, and each director continues until a successor is duly elected and qualified, ensuring continuity in Virtu Financial’s board oversight over multiple planning cycles.
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