UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 15, 2019. VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC. Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 22, 2019 Date: May 15, 2019 Time: 10:30 a.m. EDT Location: Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. One Financial Plaza, 19th Floor Hartford, Connecticut 06103 E68068-P21359-Z74601 C/O BROADRIDGE P.O. BOX 1342 BRENTWOOD, NY 11717 Directions: To obtain directions to attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person, please contact Investor Relations by sending an e-mail to: investor.relations@virtus.com. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com, from a smartphone scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT FORM 10-K How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com, or from a smartphone, scan the QR Barcode below. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, or proxy materials for future meetings, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 1, 2019 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods SCAN TO VIEW MATERIALS & VOTE Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com or from a smartphone, scan the QR Barcode above. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. E68069-P21359-Z74601
Voting Items The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed and FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 4. 1. Election of Directors: 1a. James R. Baio 1b. Susan S. Fleming 2. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019. 3. To approve, in a non-binding vote, named executive officer compensation. 4. To approve an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive and Equity Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance by 420,000 shares. E68070-P21359-Z74601 NOTE: We may also act upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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