Form 4: Virtu Financial Co-President Brett Fairclough Reports Stock Transactions
SEC Form 4
Brett Fairclough, Co-President & Co-COO of Virtu Financial, reports the sale of 72,967 shares of Class A common stock and adjustments to holdings of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and non-voting common interest units.
Summary
- On February 12, 2025, Brett Fairclough, Co-President & Co-COO of Virtu Financial, sold 72,967 shares of Class A common stock at a weighted average price of $36.8446.
- The sale resulted in Fairclough's direct ownership decreasing to 90,749 shares of Class A common stock.
- Fairclough also holds 94,065 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), which represent a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock each.
- These RSUs vest at various dates in the future: 22,592 vest in three equal installments on February 4, 2026, February 4, 2027 and February 4, 2028; 22,385 vest in two equal installments on February 2, 2026 and February 2, 2027; 37,500 vest on January 31, 2026; and 11,588 vest on February 3, 2026.
- Fairclough indirectly holds 10,930 non-voting common interest units of Virtu Financial LLC through Virtu Employee Holdco LLC, but disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral sentiment as it's a standard disclosure of stock transactions. The sale itself doesn't necessarily indicate a positive or negative outlook.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure required by the SEC for corporate insiders, providing transparency into their trading activities. It's common for executives to periodically sell shares for personal financial management.
Stakeholder Impact
- The stock sale may have a minor impact on shareholders, depending on the overall market perception of insider transactions.
- The vesting of RSUs could potentially dilute existing shareholders over time.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 04/15/2015 | Effective date of the Exchange Agreement among the Issuer, Virtu Financial LLC, and the equityholders of Virtu Financial LLC. |
| 02/12/2025 | Date of the stock sale transaction. |
| 02/14/2025 | Date of signature by Attorney-in-Fact. |
| 01/31/2026 | Vesting date for 37,500 RSUs. |
| 02/02/2026 | Vesting date for the first installment of 22,385 RSUs. |
| 02/03/2026 | Vesting date for 11,588 RSUs. |
| 02/04/2026 | Vesting date for the first installment of 22,592 RSUs. |
| 02/02/2027 | Vesting date for the second installment of 22,385 RSUs. |
| 02/04/2027 | Vesting date for the second installment of 22,592 RSUs. |
| 02/04/2028 | Vesting date for the final installment of 22,592 RSUs. |
Keywords
Virtu Financial, Brett Fairclough, Form 4, Stock Sale, RSUs, Beneficial Ownership, VIRT
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