Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) investors approve board slate, auditor and executive pay

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. reported results of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 20, 2026. Shareholders elected all seven director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until successors are chosen. Each nominee received over 4.7 million votes in favor.

Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 5,803,726 votes for and limited opposition. In addition, shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Votes for George R. Aylward: 5,244,294 votes Votes for Peter L. Bain: 5,115,550 votes Lowest director support: 4,717,106 votes +5 more

8 metrics

Votes for George R. Aylward 5,244,294 votes Director election at 2026 annual meeting

Votes for Peter L. Bain 5,115,550 votes Director election at 2026 annual meeting

Lowest director support 4,717,106 votes Votes for Timothy A. Holt at 2026 annual meeting

Auditor ratification for 5,803,726 votes Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026

Auditor ratification against 100,590 votes Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification

Say-on-pay votes for 5,171,978 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 94,981 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation

Broker non-votes on say-on-pay 645,252 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation

Key Terms

broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory vote on executive compensation, emerging growth company

4 terms

broker non-votes financial

"Broker Non-Votes George R. Aylward | 5,244,294 | — | 54,980 | 645,252"

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.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche 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 vote on executive compensation financial

"Item 3. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation"

A non-binding shareholder vote allowing investors to approve or reject the pay packages and compensation policies for a company’s top executives. It matters because the outcome tells the board whether owners are satisfied with executive pay and can prompt changes in policy or leadership much like a customer survey prompts a company to adjust its product — signaled approval can support management credibility, while rejection may increase scrutiny and affect investor confidence.

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/20/2026 - 04:30 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 20, 2026

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-10994

26-3962811

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Financial Plaza

Hartford

06103

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(800) 248-7971

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value	VRTS	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

☐

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on May 20,2026. The following proposals were voted on at the Annual Meeting, and the results regarding each proposal are set forth below:

Item 1. Election of Directors. Shareholders elected each of the nominees for directors to hold office until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, or their earlier resignation or removal, as follows:


Director	For	Against	Withheld	Broker Non-Votes

George R. Aylward	5,244,294	—	54,980	645,252

Peter L. Bain	5,115,550	—	183,724	645,252

Paul G. Greig	5,211,916	—	87,358	645,252

Timothy A. Holt	4,717,106	—	582,168	645,252

Melody L. Jones	5,073,832	—	225,442	645,252

W. Howard Morris	5,241,604	—	57,670	645,252

John C. Weisenseel	5,233,722	—	65,552	645,252

Item 2. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.


For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes

5,803,726	100,590	40,210	—

Item 3. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers.


For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes

5,171,978	94,981	32,315	645,252

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.

Dated:

May 20, 2026

By:

/s/ Andra C. Purkalitis

Name:

Andra C. Purkalitis

Title:

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) shareholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders approved all key items: election of seven directors, ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for 2026, and an advisory endorsement of executive compensation. Each proposal received strong support based on the reported vote totals.

Were all Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) director nominees elected in 2026?

Yes. All seven director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until successors are elected. Each director received millions of votes in favor, with relatively few withheld votes and standard broker non-votes reported.

Which audit firm did Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) shareholders ratify for 2026?

Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The proposal received 5,803,726 votes for, 100,590 against, and 40,210 abstentions, with no broker non-votes recorded.

How did Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) shareholders vote on executive compensation?

Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers. The vote totals were 5,171,978 for, 94,981 against, and 32,315 abstentions, with 645,252 broker non-votes, indicating broad but not unanimous support.

When was the Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) 2026 annual meeting held?

The annual meeting of shareholders was held on May 20, 2026. At this meeting, investors voted on director elections, ratification of the independent auditor for 2026, and a non-binding advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation.

Did Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) report any financial results in this 8-K?

No. This 8-K focuses on the results of shareholder votes at the 2026 annual meeting, covering director elections, auditor ratification, and advisory approval of executive pay. It does not present revenue, earnings, or other operating financial results.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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