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Virtu Financial (VIRT) Co-President Molluso logs major RSU vesting and grants

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Virtu Financial Co-President & Co-COO Joseph Molluso reported multiple equity award transactions in Class A common stock and restricted stock units (RSUs). On January 31, 2026, 37,500 RSUs tied to 2024 performance vested and settled into 37,500 shares, with 20,738 shares withheld for taxes. On the same date, 37,500 performance-based shares for 2025 vested, again with 20,738 shares withheld for taxes. He also received a new grant of 37,500 RSUs linked to 2025 performance, scheduled to vest on January 31, 2027. On February 2, 2026, 11,193 RSUs vested and settled into 11,193 shares, with 6,190 shares withheld for taxes. After these transactions, he held 514,674 shares of Class A common stock and 82,873 RSUs directly.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Molluso Joseph

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O VIRTU FINANCIAL, INC.
1633 BROADWAY

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10019

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Virtu Financial, Inc. [ VIRT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Co-President & Co-COO
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/31/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Class A common stock 01/31/2026 M 37,500 A (1) 513,647 D
Class A common stock 01/31/2026 F 20,738 D (2) 492,909 D
Class A common stock 01/31/2026 A 37,500 A (3) 530,409 D
Class A common stock 01/31/2026 F 20,738 D (2) 509,671 D
Class A common stock 02/02/2026 M 11,193 A (4) 520,864 D
Class A common stock 02/02/2026 F 6,190 D (2) 514,674 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit (1) 01/31/2026 M 37,500 (5) (5) Class A common stock 37,500 $0 56,566 D
Restricted Stock Unit (6) 01/31/2026 A 37,500 (7) (7) Class A common stock 37,500 $0 94,066 D
Restricted Stock Unit (8) 02/02/2026 M 11,193 (9) (9) Class A common stock 11,193 $0 82,873 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 37,500 RSUs were earned as a result of the Issuer's achievement of associated performance objective for 2024 and vested and settled in shares of Class A common stock on January 31, 2026. The RSUs were granted under the Issuer's Second Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive pursuant to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Issuer and Mr. Joseph Molluso.
2. Shares of Class A common stock withheld for tax by the Issuer in relation to the settlement of vested RSUs in accordance with the Issuer's Second Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive Plan.
3. 37,500 shares of class A common stock were earned as a result of the Issuer's achievement of associated performance objective for 2025 and vested on January 31, 2026. The shares were granted under the Issuer's Second Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive pursuant to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Issuer and Mr. Joseph Molluso.
4. Shares of Class A common stock issued in settlement of vested RSUs granted under the Issuer's Second Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive Plan.
5. The RSUs vested January 31, 2026
6. 37,500 RSUs were earned as a result of the Issuer's achievement of associated performance objective for 2025. The RSUs were granted under the Issuer's Second Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive pursuant to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Issuer and Mr. Joseph Molluso.
7. The RSUs vest January 31, 2027.
8. Each RSU is granted under the Issuer's Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive Plan and represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock of the Issuer.
9. The RSUs vested February 2, 2026.
Remarks:
Justin Waldie, as Attorney-in-Fact 02/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did VIRT Co-President Joseph Molluso report?

Joseph Molluso reported vesting and settlement of RSUs into Class A common stock, new RSU grants, and tax-withholding share reductions. These transactions reflect routine equity compensation under Virtu Financial’s 2015 Management Incentive Plan tied to performance objectives for 2024 and 2025.

How many Virtu Financial (VIRT) RSUs vested for Joseph Molluso in 2026?

37,500 RSUs tied to 2024 performance vested and settled on January 31, 2026, and 11,193 RSUs vested on February 2, 2026. These awards were granted under Virtu Financial’s Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive Plan and converted into Class A common shares.

What new RSU awards did Virtu Financial (VIRT) grant to Joseph Molluso?

Virtu Financial granted 37,500 RSUs related to 2025 performance to Joseph Molluso. These RSUs were issued under the company’s Second Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive Plan and are scheduled to vest on January 31, 2027, subject to the plan’s terms.

Why were some VIRT shares withheld in Joseph Molluso’s Form 4 filing?

Shares of Class A common stock were withheld to cover tax obligations upon RSU vesting. Specifically, 20,738 shares were withheld twice on January 31, 2026, and 6,190 shares on February 2, 2026, consistent with Virtu Financial’s management incentive plan provisions.

How many Virtu Financial Class A shares does Joseph Molluso own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Joseph Molluso beneficially owned 514,674 shares of Virtu Financial Class A common stock directly. This figure reflects RSU settlements, new share awards, and shares withheld for tax purposes during January and February 2026.

How many RSUs does Joseph Molluso hold in Virtu Financial (VIRT) after the Form 4?

Following the RSU vesting, settlement, and new grant activity, Joseph Molluso held 82,873 restricted stock units. These RSUs each represent a contingent right to receive one share of Virtu Financial Class A common stock under the company’s 2015 Management Incentive Plan.
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