Virtus (NASDAQ: VRTS) COO receives RSU grant and surrenders shares for taxes

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Virtus Investment Partners EVP & COO Richard W. Smirl reported routine equity compensation activity. He had 1,121 shares of common stock disposed back to the company at $126.11 per share to cover tax withholding tied to previously granted restricted stock units under prior long-term incentive plans.

On the same date, he received a grant of 5,155 restricted stock units under the company’s 2026 Long Term Incentive Plan, valued at $126.11 per share. These RSUs are scheduled to vest ratably over the next three years and will be settled one-for-one in common shares upon vesting.

Following these transactions, Smirl directly holds 17,297.781 shares in total. This total includes 560.7856 shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and RSUs scheduled to vest on March 15, 2027, March 15, 2028, and March 15, 2029.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Smirl Richard W

Role EVP & Chief Operating Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,121	$126.11	$141K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,155	$126.11	$650K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,025.97 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Exempt disposition to the Issuer under Rule 16b-3(e) to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Company's 2023, 2024 and 2025 Long Term Incentive Plans, previously reported and settled with shares by the Reporting Person. These shares comprise an award of RSUs granted to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Company's 2026 Long Term Incentive Plan. Subject to acceleration in certain circumstances, the RSUs are scheduled to vest ratably over the next three years and will be settled for shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting. This number includes (i) 560.7856 shares acquired in connection with the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan, (ii) 3,401 RSUs that are scheduled to vest on March 15, 2027, (iii) 2,680 RSUs that are scheduled to vest on March 15, 2028, and (iv) 1,719 RSUs that are scheduled to vest on March 15, 2029.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

03/17/2026 - 05:06 PM

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Smirl Richard W

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.

ONE FINANCIAL PLAZA, 26TH FLOOR

(Street)

HARTFORD

06103

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC. [ VRTS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Operating Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/13/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	03/13/2026		F		1,121⁽¹⁾	D	$126.11	12,025.97	D
Common Stock	03/13/2026		A		5,155⁽²⁾	A	$126.11	17,297.781⁽³⁾	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Exempt disposition to the Issuer under Rule 16b-3(e) to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Company's 2023, 2024 and 2025 Long Term Incentive Plans, previously reported and settled with shares by the Reporting Person.

2. These shares comprise an award of RSUs granted to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Company's 2026 Long Term Incentive Plan. Subject to acceleration in certain circumstances, the RSUs are scheduled to vest ratably over the next three years and will be settled for shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting.

3. This number includes (i) 560.7856 shares acquired in connection with the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan, (ii) 3,401 RSUs that are scheduled to vest on March 15, 2027, (iii) 2,680 RSUs that are scheduled to vest on March 15, 2028, and (iv) 1,719 RSUs that are scheduled to vest on March 15, 2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ronnie D. Kryak, Attorney-in-Fact	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did VIRTUS (VRTS) EVP Richard Smirl report?

Richard Smirl reported a tax-related share disposition and a new stock award. 1,121 shares were transferred back to Virtus to satisfy RSU tax withholding, and he received 5,155 restricted stock units under the 2026 Long Term Incentive Plan.

Was the VIRTUS (VRTS) insider transaction an open-market sale or purchase?

The transactions were not open-market trades. Shares were disposed to Virtus solely to cover tax withholding on vesting RSUs, and the acquisition was a grant of 5,155 RSUs as compensation under the company’s 2026 Long Term Incentive Plan.

How many Virtus (VRTS) shares does EVP Richard Smirl hold after these transactions?

After these transactions, Richard Smirl directly holds 17,297.781 shares. This figure includes 560.7856 shares from the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and multiple tranches of RSUs scheduled to vest in 2027, 2028, and 2029 under long-term incentive plans.

What are the key details of Richard Smirl’s new RSU award at Virtus (VRTS)?

Smirl received 5,155 restricted stock units under Virtus’s 2026 Long Term Incentive Plan at a reference price of $126.11. These RSUs are set to vest ratably over three years and will convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis when each tranche vests.

Why were 1,121 VIRTUS (VRTS) shares disposed of in Richard Smirl’s Form 4?

The 1,121 shares were disposed to Virtus to satisfy tax withholding obligations from vesting RSUs. This exempt disposition under Rule 16b-3(e) reflects shares surrendered for taxes on prior long-term incentive awards, not a discretionary market sale by Smirl.

How do Virtus (VRTS) long term incentive plans affect Richard Smirl’s equity position?

Multiple long term incentive plans grant Smirl RSUs that vest over future years. His position includes RSUs scheduled to vest in 2027, 2028, and 2029, plus the new 2026 Plan award, creating a pipeline of future common shares tied to continued service and vesting.