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Virtu Financial (VIRT) director gains 3,392 shares, 2,504 new RSUs in Form 4

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Virtu Financial, Inc. director John Nixon reported compensation-related equity activity. He exercised restricted stock units to acquire 3,392 shares of Class A common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 39,996 Class A shares.

Nixon also received a new grant of 2,504 restricted stock units under Virtu’s Second Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive Plan, each representing one future share of Class A common stock. Footnotes state the RSUs that were exercised vested on July 1, 2026 and the newly granted RSUs will vest on July 1, 2027.

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Routine director equity grant and RSU settlement with no open-market trading.

Director John Nixon acquired 3,392 shares of Virtu Financial Class A common stock through settlement of restricted stock units, and received a new award of 2,504 RSUs. The transactions are recorded at a stated price of $0.00 per share as compensation, not market purchases.

The Form 4 shows 39,996 Class A shares held directly after settlement and 2,504 RSUs outstanding that vest on July 1, 2027. With no reported open-market buys or sells and no remaining derivative positions from this grant, these actions appear as standard director compensation rather than a directional bet on the stock.

Insider Nixon John
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 3,392 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit 2,504 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A common stock 3,392 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct, null); Class A common stock — 39,996 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 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. Each RSU is granted under the Issuer's Second Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive Plan and represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock of the Issuer. The RSUs vested on July 1, 2026. The RSUs vest on July 1, 2027.
RSUs exercised into shares 3,392 shares Class A common stock acquired via RSU settlement on July 1, 2026
Shares held after transaction 39,996 shares Class A common stock directly owned following RSU exercise
New RSU grant 2,504 RSUs Granted under 2015 Management Incentive Plan, each for one Class A share
RSU vesting date (exercised) July 1, 2026 Previously granted RSUs that were settled into 3,392 shares
RSU vesting date (new grant) July 1, 2027 Future vesting for 2,504 newly granted RSUs
Stated RSU exercise price $0.00 per share Exercise or conversion price for reported RSU settlements
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"security_title: Restricted Stock Unit; each represents a contingent right to one share"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
Second Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive Plan financial
"Each RSU is granted under the Issuer's Second Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive Plan"
vested financial
"The RSUs vested on July 1, 2026."
represents a contingent right financial
"Each RSU ... represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock"
Class A common stock financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock of the Issuer"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Virtu Financial (VIRT) director John Nixon report?

John Nixon reported exercising restricted stock units into 3,392 shares of Virtu Class A common stock and receiving a new grant of 2,504 RSUs. These transactions reflect equity compensation activity rather than open-market buying or selling of shares.

How many Virtu Financial (VIRT) shares does John Nixon hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, John Nixon holds 39,996 shares of Virtu Class A common stock directly. He also has 2,504 restricted stock units outstanding, each representing a contingent right to receive one additional share if vesting conditions are met.

What restricted stock unit grants did John Nixon receive from Virtu Financial (VIRT)?

John Nixon received a grant of 2,504 restricted stock units under Virtu’s Second Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one Class A share, with these units scheduled to vest on July 1, 2027, subject to applicable terms.

When did John Nixon’s Virtu Financial (VIRT) RSUs vest and settle?

Footnotes indicate the RSUs that Nixon exercised vested on July 1, 2026. Upon vesting, 3,392 restricted stock units were settled into 3,392 shares of Class A common stock, increasing his direct share ownership while eliminating that specific RSU position.

Were there any open-market share purchases or sales by John Nixon in this Virtu (VIRT) filing?

The filing does not show any open-market purchases or sales. All reported transactions are coded as RSU grant or exercise events, with shares acquired or RSUs granted at a stated price of $0.00 under Virtu’s equity compensation plan.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Nixon John

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

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10019

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Virtu Financial, Inc. [ VIRT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A common stock07/01/2026M3,392A(1)39,996D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit(2)07/01/2026M3,392 (3) (3)Class A common stock3,392$00D
Restricted Stock Unit(2)07/01/2026A2,504 (4) (4)Class A common stock2,504$02,504D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 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.
2. Each RSU is granted under the Issuer's Second Amended and Restated 2015 Management Incentive Plan and represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock of the Issuer.
3. The RSUs vested on July 1, 2026.
4. The RSUs vest on July 1, 2027.
Remarks:
Justin Waldie, as Attorney-in-Fact07/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)