Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the results of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Virtu Financial, Inc. on June 10, 2026. The filing details the outcomes of shareholder votes regarding director elections, executive compensation, and the ratification of the independent auditor.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Director Elections (Class II)
All three nominees were elected to serve three-year terms expiring in 2029. The voting results were as follows:
- Aaron Simons: 671,181,435 votes For; 776,474 votes Withheld.
- Joseph J. Grano, Jr.: 655,260,181 votes For; 16,697,728 votes Withheld.
- Joanne M. Minieri: 645,673,037 votes For; 26,284,872 votes Withheld.
There were 8,140,313 broker non-votes for each director nominee.
Executive Compensation (Advisory)
Shareholders approved the compensation of named executive officers on an advisory basis.
- For: 663,861,829
- Against: 8,042,616
- Abstain: 53,464
- Broker Non-Votes: 8,140,313
Auditor Ratification
Shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- For: 679,397,651
- Against: 659,952
- Abstain: 40,619
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting to contextualize the "For" and "Withheld" vote counts.
- Confirm the specific term expiration dates for the newly elected Class II directors (stated as 2029 in the filing).
- Review the full proxy statement for details on the specific compensation packages approved in the advisory vote.
- Check subsequent filings for the official appointment letter of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the 2026 fiscal year.