Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2025, with shareholders voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.

• Shareholders of record as of March 21, 2025, are eligible to vote, with 6,930,663 shares outstanding.

• Proxy materials are primarily distributed electronically, with options for mail or phone voting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will elect six directors for one-year terms, ratify Deloitte as auditor for 2025, and approve executive compensation in an advisory vote.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be submitted by December 3, 2025, to be included in the proxy statement.

• The board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of eight members, with a majority determined independent under NYSE rules.

• Three standing committees: Audit, Compensation, and Governance, all with independent members.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations are conducted, including third-party facilitation.

• Directors are generally required to retire after the annual meeting following their 74th birthday.