Virtus director-led LLC plans sale of 435 shares

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (VRTS) received a Rule 144 notice covering a proposed sale of 435 shares of common stock on or after September 15, 2026, to be sold on the NYSE.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (VRTS) received a Rule 144 notice covering a proposed sale of 435 shares of common stock on or after September 15, 2026, to be sold on the NYSE. The shares were acquired in an open market purchase on March 17, 2022.

The filing states that the selling entity is The Prairie & Tireman Group LLC, with W. Howard Morris, a director of Virtus, serving as its president and chief investment officer. The notice reports an aggregate market value of $64,123.35 for the shares and references 6,622,690 shares outstanding of Virtus common stock.

Key Figures

Shares proposed to be sold: 435 shares Aggregate market value of shares: $64,123.35 Shares of common stock outstanding: 6,622,690 shares +3 more

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Shares proposed to be sold 435 shares Common stock under Rule 144 notice for Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

Aggregate market value of shares $64,123.35 Value of 435 VRTS common shares covered by the Rule 144 notice

Shares of common stock outstanding 6,622,690 shares Virtus common shares outstanding referenced in the Rule 144 table

Approximate date of sale September 15, 2026 Target date for sale of VRTS shares under Rule 144

Acquisition date of shares March 17, 2022 Date the 435 VRTS shares were purchased in the open market

Date of notice September 15, 2026 Filing date of the Form 144 notice

Key Terms

Rule 144, Open Market Purchase, Attorney-in-Fact

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Rule 144 regulatory

"See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144."

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

Open Market Purchase financial

"Common Stock | 03/17/2022 | Open Market Purchase | Virtus Investment Partners"

An open market purchase is when a company buys its own shares on public stock exchanges the same way any investor would, rather than through a private deal. Investors care because these purchases reduce the number of shares available, can boost earnings per share and share price, signal that management thinks the stock is undervalued, and use company cash that might otherwise go to reinvestment or dividends — like a business quietly buying back its own tickets at the box office.

Attorney-in-Fact regulatory

"Signature | /s/ Ronnie D. Kryjak, Attorney-in-Fact"

An attorney-in-fact is the person or entity given legal authority through a power of attorney to act on behalf of another for specific tasks, such as signing documents, voting shares, or handling transactions. For investors, this matters because it lets a trusted representative make timely decisions or complete paperwork when the owner cannot, much like handing keys to someone to run errands on your behalf—so checks on scope and limits of that authority are important.

FAQ

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What is being sold under this Form 144 related to VRTS?

The notice covers a proposed sale of 435 shares of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. common stock under Rule 144, to be sold on the NYSE on or after September 15, 2026.

Who is the selling holder in this VRTS Form 144 filing?

The selling entity is The Prairie & Tireman Group LLC. The filing notes that W. Howard Morris, a director of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., is the president and chief investment officer of this LLC.

What is the approximate value of the VRTS shares to be sold?

The filing reports an aggregate market value of $64,123.35 for the 435 shares of Virtus common stock covered by the Rule 144 sale notice.

When and how were the VRTS shares being sold acquired?

The 435 Virtus common shares were acquired on March 17, 2022 through an open market purchase, with the consideration described in the filing as Personal Payment.

How many VRTS shares are reported as outstanding in the Rule 144 notice?

The notice references 6,622,690 shares of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. common stock as outstanding in connection with the Rule 144 information table.

Who signed the VRTS Form 144 notice?

The notice is signed /s/ Ronnie D. Kryjak, Attorney-in-Fact, on behalf of the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001385266
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.
SEC File Number	001-10994
Address of Issuer	ONE FINANCIAL PLAZA 26TH FLOOR HARTFORD CONNECTICUT 06103
Phone	860-263-4707
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	MORRIS W HOWARD
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Director

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common Stock	Ameriprise 39400 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills MI 48304	435	64123.35	6622690	09/15/2026	NYSE

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common Stock	03/17/2022	Open Market Purchase	Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.			435	03/17/2022	Personal Payment

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Nothing to Report

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks	The selling entity of the 435 shares of Common Stock identified in Table I to be sold is The Prairie & Tireman Group LLC. W. Howard Morris is the president and chief investment officer of The Prairie & Tireman Group LLC.
Date of Notice	09/15/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	/s/ Ronnie D. Kryjak, Attorney-in-Fact
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)