vrts-20230630

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


☒			QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023


☐			TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 001-10994

VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware						26-3962811
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(800) 248-7971

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

VRTS

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

☒

Accelerated filer

☐

Non-accelerated filer

☐

Smaller reporting company

☐

Emerging growth company

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock was 7,255,376 as of July 28, 2023.

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VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.

INDEX


		Page
Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022	1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022	5
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	6
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	18
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	28
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	28

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	29
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	29
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	29
Item 5.	Other Information	29
Item 6.	Exhibits	30
	Signatures	31

"We," "us," "our," the "Company," and "Virtus" as used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "10-Q") refer to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)


(in thousands, except share data)	June 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	201,462	$	338,234
Investments	123,339		100,330
Accounts receivable, net	104,224		99,274
Assets of consolidated investment products ("CIP")
Cash and cash equivalents of CIP	155,529		250,301
Cash pledged or on deposit of CIP	688		644
Investments of CIP	2,024,986		2,190,113
Other assets of CIP	25,280		45,445
Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	23,234		19,123

Intangible assets, net	467,783		442,519
Goodwill	397,098		348,836
Deferred taxes, net	23,199		23,171
Other assets	98,787		94,944
Total assets	$	3,645,609	$	3,952,934
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Accrued compensation and benefits	$	117,681	$	181,805
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	39,375		33,200
Dividends payable	14,576		15,812
Contingent consideration	94,421		128,400
Debt	294,218		255,025
Other liabilities	96,388		87,827
Liabilities of CIP
Notes payable of CIP	1,911,579		2,083,314
Securities purchased payable and other liabilities of CIP	110,263		230,897
Total liabilities	2,678,501		3,016,280
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	110,399		113,718
Equity:
Equity attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 12,158,319 shares issued and 7,254,786 shares outstanding at June 30, 2023; and 12,033,247 shares issued and 7,181,554 shares outstanding at December 31, 2022	122		120
Additional paid-in capital	1,286,775		1,286,244
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	174,011		130,261
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(147)		(358)
Treasury stock, at cost, 4,903,533 and 4,851,693 shares at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively	(609,248)		(599,248)
Total equity attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.	851,513		817,019
Noncontrolling interests	5,196		5,917
Total equity	856,709		822,936
Total liabilities and equity	$	3,645,609	$	3,952,934

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Revenues
Investment management fees	$	179,979	$	185,024	$	344,457	$	391,841
Distribution and service fees	14,132		17,159		28,285		37,166
Administration and shareholder service fees	18,240		21,982		36,599		46,326
Other income and fees	1,185		1,142		2,069		2,414
Total revenues	213,536		225,307		411,410		477,747
Operating Expenses
Employment expenses	104,694		89,360		203,308		195,353
Distribution and other asset-based expenses	25,460		28,583		49,175		61,429
Other operating expenses	33,483		31,559		64,213		63,271
Operating expenses of consolidated investment products ("CIP")	360		649		1,060		1,389
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	(6,800)		2,900		(6,800)		2,900

Depreciation expense	1,485		962		2,630		1,897
Amortization expense	15,808		14,624		30,199		29,286
Total operating expenses	174,490		168,637		343,785		355,525
Operating Income (Loss)	39,046		56,670		67,625		122,222
Other Income (Expense)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net	1,717		(10,543)		4,387		(13,525)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) of CIP, net	(4,436)		(21,659)		(1,840)		(35,003)
Other income (expense), net	(847)		571		(1,190)		858
Total other income (expense), net	(3,566)		(31,631)		1,357		(47,670)
Interest Income (Expense)
Interest expense	(6,217)		(2,825)		(11,222)		(5,104)
Interest and dividend income	2,675		529		5,913		857
Interest and dividend income of investments of CIP	47,884		22,412		94,698		42,792
Interest expense of CIP	(38,732)		(14,416)		(73,935)		(26,504)
Total interest income (expense), net	5,610		5,700		15,454		12,041
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	41,090		30,739		84,436		86,593
Income tax expense (benefit)	10,910		16,480		19,613		33,215
Net Income (Loss)	30,180		14,259		64,823		53,378
Noncontrolling interests	77		3,143		4,058		(2,917)


Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.	$	30,257	$	17,402	$	68,881	$	50,461
Earnings (Loss) per Share—Basic	$	4.14	$	2.34	$	9.47	$	6.73
Earnings (Loss) per Share—Diluted	$	4.10	$	2.29	$	9.31	$	6.54


Weighted Average Shares Outstanding—Basic	7,308		7,449		7,277		7,496
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding—Diluted	7,385		7,607		7,398		7,721

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Net Income (Loss)	$	30,180	$	14,259	$	64,823	$	53,378
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $(42) and $176 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively and $(77) and $249 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022	112		(237)		211		(287)

Other comprehensive income (loss)	112		(237)		211		(287)
Comprehensive income (loss)	30,292		14,022		65,034		53,091
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	77		3,143		4,058		(2,917)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.	$	30,369	$	17,165	$	69,092	$	50,174

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)


	Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	64,823	$	53,378
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation expense, intangible asset and other amortization	33,576		32,223
Stock-based compensation	12,404		14,119
Amortization of deferred commissions	900		2,700
Payments of deferred commissions	(722)		(1,962)
Equity in earnings of equity method investments	1,151		(977)

Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments, net	(4,379)		13,562
Distributions from equity method investments	1,080		2,102
Sales (purchases) of investments, net	3,757		(9,952)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	(6,800)		2,900
Deferred taxes, net	(103)		(2,271)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net and other assets	5,550		31,069
Accrued compensation and benefits, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities	(71,676)		(110,581)
Operating activities of consolidated investment products ("CIP"):
Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments of CIP, net	(775)		33,715
Purchases of investments by CIP	(556,365)		(441,042)
Sales of investments by CIP	610,917		417,706
Net proceeds (purchases) of short-term investments and securities sold short by CIP	(271)		(45)
Change in other assets and liabilities of CIP	9,021		967


Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	102,088		37,611
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(2,548)		(4,361)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired of $4,395 and $8,443 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively	(108,999)		(19,773)
Change in cash and cash equivalents of CIP due to consolidation (deconsolidation), net	(52)		(308)

Purchase of equity method investment	(11,645)		—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(123,244)		(24,442)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Borrowings on credit agreement	50,000		—
Repayments on credit agreement	(11,375)		(11,375)


Common stock dividends paid	(26,367)		(24,190)

Repurchase of common shares	(10,000)		(70,000)

Payment of contingent consideration	(27,179)		(33,036)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of restricted stock units	(13,222)		(15,284)

Net contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests	2,459		(3,598)
Financing activities of CIP:
Payments on borrowings by CIP	(175,043)		(82,694)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(210,727)		(240,177)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	383		(306)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(231,500)		(227,314)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	589,179		586,145
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	357,679	$	358,831

Non-Cash Investing Activities:

Contingent consideration	$	—	$	1,200
Non-Cash Financing Activities:
Increase (decrease) to noncontrolling interests due to consolidation (deconsolidation) of CIP, net	$	(3,447)	$	(338)

Common stock dividends payable	$	12,056	$	11,229


(in thousands)	June 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash and cash equivalents	$	201,462	$	338,234
Cash of CIP	155,529		250,301
Cash pledged or on deposit of CIP	688		644
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	357,679	$	589,179

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

(Unaudited)



	Permanent Equity															Temporary Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Total Attributed To Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.		Non- controlling Interests		Total Equity		Redeemable Non- controlling Interests
(in thousands, except per share data)	Shares	Par Value									Shares									Amount
Balances at March 31, 2022	7,472,829	$	120		$	1,273,802	$	81,783	$	(30)	4,526,048	$	(539,248)	$	816,427	$	7,806	$	824,233		$	138,738

Net income (loss)	—	—			—		17,402		—		—	—		17,402		(278)		17,124			(2,865)

Foreign currency translation adjustments	—	—			—		—		(237)		—	—		(237)		—		(237)			—
Net subscriptions (redemptions) and other	—	—			—		—		—		—	—		—		(531)		(531)			3,274



Cash dividends declared ($1.50 per common share)	—	—			—		(10,989)		—		—	—		(10,989)		—		(10,989)			—
Repurchases of common shares	(221,903)	—			—		—		—		221,903	(40,000)		(40,000)		—		(40,000)			—

Issuance of common shares related to employee stock transactions	24,411	—			—		—		—		—	—		—		—		—			—
Taxes paid on stock-based compensation	—	—			(1,870)		—		—		—	—		(1,870)		—		(1,870)			—
Stock-based compensation	—	—			3,975		—		—		—	—		3,975		—		3,975			—
Balances at June 30, 2022	7,275,337	$	120		$	1,275,907	$	88,196	$	(267)	4,747,951	$	(579,248)	$	784,708	$	6,997	$	791,705		$	139,147
Balances at March 31, 2023	7,288,394	$	121		$	1,281,509	$	155,792	$	(259)	4,851,693	$	(599,248)	$	837,915	$	6,382	$	844,297		$	106,630

Net income (loss)	—	—			—		30,257		—		—	—		30,257		(650)		29,607			573

Foreign currency translation adjustments	—	—			—		—		112		—	—		112		—		112			—
Net subscriptions (redemptions) and other	—	—			—		—		—		—	—		—		(536)		(536)			3,196




Cash dividends declared ($1.65 per common share)	—	—			—		(12,038)		—		—	—		(12,038)		—		(12,038)			—
Repurchases of common shares	(51,840)	—			—		—		—		51,840	(10,000)		(10,000)		—		(10,000)			—

Issuance of common shares related to employee stock transactions	18,232	1			(1)		—		—		—	—		—		—		—			—
Taxes paid on stock-based compensation	—	—			(1,013)		—		—		—	—		(1,013)				(1,013)			—
Stock-based compensation	—	—			6,280		—		—		—	—		6,280		—		6,280			—
Balances at June 30, 2023	7,254,786	$	122		$	1,286,775	$	174,011	$	(147)	4,903,533	$	(609,248)	$	851,513	$	5,196	$	856,709		$	110,399


	Permanent Equity															Temporary Equity
	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock			Total Attributed To Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.		Non- controlling Interests		Total Equity		Redeemable Non- controlling Interests
(in thousands, except per share data)	Shares	Par Value									Shares									Amount
Balances at December 31, 2021	7,506,151	$	119		$	1,276,424	$	60,962	$	20	4,400,596	$	(509,248)	$	828,277	$	8,350	$	836,627		$	138,965
Net income (loss)	—	—			—		50,461		—		—	—		50,461		(335)		50,126			3,252
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—	—			—		—		(287)		—	—		(287)		—		(287)			—
Net subscriptions (redemptions) and other	—	—			—		—		—		—	—		—		(1,018)		(1,018)			(3,070)




Cash dividends declared ($3.00 per common share)	—	—			—		(23,227)		—		—	—		(23,227)		—		(23,227)			—
Repurchases of common shares	(347,355)	—			—		—		—		347,355	(70,000)		(70,000)		—		(70,000)			—
Issuance of common shares related to employee stock transactions	116,541	1			(1)		—		—		—	—		—		—		—			—
Taxes paid on stock-based compensation	—	—			(15,284)		—		—		—	—		(15,284)		—		(15,284)			—
Stock-based compensation	—	—			14,768		—		—		—	—		14,768		—		14,768			—
Balances at June 30, 2022	7,275,337	$	120		$	1,275,907	$	88,196	$	(267)	4,747,951	$	(579,248)	$	784,708	$	6,997	$	791,705		$	139,147
Balances at December 31, 2022	7,181,554	$	120		$	1,286,244	$	130,261	$	(358)	4,851,693	$	(599,248)	$	817,019	$	5,917	$	822,936		$	113,718

Net income (loss)	—	—			—		68,881		—		—	—		68,881		115		68,996			(4,173)

Foreign currency translation adjustments	—	—			—		—		211		—	—		211		—		211			—
Net subscriptions (redemptions) and other	—	—			—		—		—		—	—		—		(836)		(836)			854




Cash dividends declared ($3.30 per common share)	—	—			—		(25,131)		—		—	—		(25,131)		—		(25,131)			—
Repurchases of common shares	(51,840)	—			—		—		—		51,840	(10,000)		(10,000)		—		(10,000)			—
Issuance of common shares related to employee stock transactions	125,072	2			(2)		—		—		—	—		—		—		—			—
Taxes paid on stock-based compensation	—	—			(13,222)		—		—		—	—		(13,222)				(13,222)			—
Stock-based compensation	—	—			13,755		—		—		—	—		13,755		—		13,755			—
Balances at June 30, 2023	7,254,786	$	122		$	1,286,775	$	174,011	$	(147)	4,903,533	$	(609,248)	$	851,513	$	5,196	$	856,709		$	110,399

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Business

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (the "Company," "we," "us," "our" or "Virtus"), a Delaware corporation, operates in the investment management industry through its subsidiaries.

The Company provides investment management and related services to individuals and institutions. The Company’s retail investment management services are provided to individuals through products consisting of: mutual funds registered pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("U.S. retail funds"); Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities and Qualifying Investor Funds (collectively, "global funds") and collectively with U.S. retail funds, variable insurance funds, and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), the "open-end funds"); closed-end funds (collectively, with open-end funds, the "funds"); and retail separate accounts that include intermediary-sold and private client accounts. Our investment strategies are offered to institutional clients through separate accounts and pooled, or commingled, structures. We also provide subadvisory services to other investment advisers and serve as the collateral manager for structured products.

2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the "2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Company’s significant accounting policies, which have been consistently applied, are summarized in its 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

3. Revenues

The Company's revenues are recognized when a performance obligation is satisfied, which occurs when control of the services is transferred to customers. Investment management fees, distribution and service fees, and administration and shareholder service fees are generally calculated as a percentage of average net assets of the investment portfolios managed. The net asset values from which these fees are calculated are variable in nature and subject to factors outside of the Company's control, such as additional investments, withdrawals and market performance. Because of this, these fees are considered constrained until the end of the contractual measurement period (monthly or quarterly), which is when asset values are generally determinable.

Investment Management Fees by Source

The following table summarizes investment management fees by source:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Investment management fees
Open-end funds	$	78,161	$	84,875	$	149,427	$	182,252
Closed-end funds	14,674		16,174		29,352		33,114

Retail separate accounts	42,803		45,312		82,882		94,915
Institutional accounts	44,341		38,663		82,796		81,560



Total investment management fees	$	179,979	$	185,024	$	344,457	$	391,841

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4. Acquisitions

AlphaSimplex Group, LLC

On April 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of AlphaSimplex Group, LLC ("AlphaSimplex"), which was accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). The total purchase price paid of $113.4 million was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of the acquisition. Goodwill of $48.3 million and intangible assets of $55.4 million were recorded for the acquisition. The Company expects $103.7 million of the purchase price, related to goodwill and intangibles, to be tax deductible over 15 years. The transaction consideration allocation is based upon preliminary information and is subject to change if additional information becomes available. The final fair value of the net assets acquired may result in adjustments to certain assets and liabilities, including goodwill. The revenues and operating income of AlphaSimplex were not material to the Company's results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

The following table summarizes the identified acquired assets and liabilities assumed as of the AlphaSimplex acquisition date:


	April 1, 2023
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,395
Investments	8,567
Accounts receivable	5,422
Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements	4,161
Intangible assets	55,400
Goodwill	48,262
Other assets	9,126
Total Assets	135,333
Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	21,939
Total Liabilities	21,939
Total Net Assets Acquired	$	113,394

Identifiable Intangible Assets Acquired

In connection with the allocation of the AlphaSimplex purchase price, the Company identified the following intangible assets:


	April 1, 2023
	Approximate Fair Value (in thousands)		Weighted Average of Useful Life (in years)
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Investment management agreements	52,000		10.5
Trade names	3,400		9.0
Total definite-lived intangible assets	$	55,400

The fair value of investment management agreements was estimated using a discounted cash flow method and the fair value of the trade names was estimated using a royalty savings method, each of which was prepared with the assistance of an independent valuation firm and approved by management.

Stone Harbor Investment Partners

On January 1, 2022, the Company acquired Stone Harbor Investment Partners, LLC ("Stone Harbor"), which was accounted for in accordance with ASC 805. The total purchase price of $30.1 million was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based upon their estimated fair values at the date of the acquisition, as well as goodwill of $10.3 million and definite-lived intangible assets of $10.8 million.

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5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net

Activity in goodwill was as follows:


	(in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	348,836
Acquisitions	48,262

Balance at June 30, 2023	$	397,098

Below is a summary of intangible assets, net:


	Definite-Lived						Indefinite-Lived		Total
(in thousands)	Gross Book Value		Accumulated Amortization		Net Book Value		Net Book Value		Net Book Value
Balances at December 31, 2022	$	756,028	$	(355,807)	$	400,221	$	42,298	$	442,519
Additions	55,400		—		55,400		—		55,400
Intangible amortization	—		(30,136)		(30,136)		—		(30,136)
Balances at June 30, 2023	$	811,428	$	(385,943)	$	425,485	$	42,298	$	467,783

Definite-lived intangible asset amortization for the remainder of fiscal year 2023 and succeeding fiscal years is estimated as follows:


Fiscal Year	Amount (in thousands)
Remainder of 2023	$	30,890
2024	56,739
2025	51,971
2026	50,991
2027	47,890
2028 and thereafter	187,004
Total	$	425,485

6. Investments

Investments consist primarily of investments in the Company's sponsored products. The Company's investments, excluding the assets of consolidated investment products ("CIP") discussed in Note 16, at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:


(in thousands)	June 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Investment securities - fair value	$	89,311	$	76,999

Equity method investments (1)	22,517		11,448
Nonqualified retirement plan assets	11,499		10,154
Other investments	12		1,729
Total investments	$	123,339	$	100,330

(1) The Company's equity method investments are valued on a three-month lag based upon the availability of financial information. On January 1, 2023, the Company made an additional investment in an existing minority interest in an affiliated manager for $11.6 million including transaction costs.

Investment Securities - fair value

Investment securities - fair value consist of investments in the Company's sponsored funds and separately managed accounts. The composition of the Company’s investment securities - fair value was as follows:

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	June 30, 2023				December 31, 2022
(in thousands)	Cost		Fair Value		Cost		Fair Value
Investment Securities - fair value
Sponsored funds	$	77,563	$	73,381	$	67,472	$	62,744
Equity securities	13,724		15,930		13,440		14,255

Total investment securities - fair value	$	91,287	$	89,311	$	80,912	$	76,999

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized net realized gains of $0.8 million and $2.2 million, respectively, related to its investment securities - fair value. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized net realized losses of $0.1 million and $30.0 thousand, respectively, related to its investment securities - fair value.

7. Fair Value Measurements

The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, excluding the assets and liabilities of CIP discussed in Note 16, as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 by fair value hierarchy level were as follows:

June 30, 2023


(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	163,053	$	—	$	—	$	163,053
Investment securities - fair value
Sponsored funds	73,381		—		—		73,381
Equity securities	15,930		—		—		15,930


Nonqualified retirement plan assets	11,499		—		—		11,499
Total assets measured at fair value	$	263,863	$	—	$	—	$	263,863

Liabilities
Contingent consideration	$	—	$	—	$	54,910	$	54,910
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	—	$	54,910	$	54,910

December 31, 2022


(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	287,126	$	—	$	—	$	287,126
Investment securities - fair value
Sponsored funds	62,744		—		—		62,744
Equity securities	14,255		—		—		14,255


Nonqualified retirement plan assets	10,154		—		—		10,154
Total assets measured at fair value	$	374,279	$	—	$	—	$	374,279

Liabilities
Contingent consideration	$	—	$	—	$	78,100	$	78,100
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	—	$	78,100	$	78,100

The following is a discussion of the valuation methodologies used for the Company’s assets measured at fair value:

Cash equivalents represent investments in money market funds. Cash investments in money market funds are valued using published net asset values and are classified as Level 1.

Sponsored funds represent investments in open-end funds, closed-end funds and ETFs for which the Company acts as the investment manager. The fair value of open-end funds is determined based on their published net asset values and are

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categorized as Level 1. The fair value of closed-end funds and ETFs is determined based on the official closing price on the exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1.

Equity securities represent securities traded on active markets, are valued at the official closing price (typically the last sale or bid) on the exchange on which the securities are primarily traded and are categorized as Level 1.

Nonqualified retirement plan assets represent mutual funds within the Company's nonqualified retirement plan whose fair value is determined based on their published net asset value and are categorized as Level 1.

Contingent consideration represents liabilities associated with the Company's business combinations. The estimated fair values are measured with simulation models using unobservable market data inputs prepared with the assistance of an independent valuation firm. These liabilities are categorized as Level 3.

Cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities equal or approximate fair value based on the short-term nature of these instruments.

The following table presents a reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements classified as Level 3:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Contingent consideration, beginning of period	$	61,710	$	70,080	$	78,100	$	88,400
Additions for acquisition	—		—		—		1,200
Reduction for payments made	—		—		(16,390)		(19,520)
Increase (reduction) of liability related to re-measurement of fair value	(6,800)		2,900		(6,800)		2,900
Contingent consideration, end of period	$	54,910	$	72,980	$	54,910	$	72,980

8. Equity Transactions

Dividends Declared

On May 17, 2023, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.65 per common share to be paid on August 15, 2023 to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2023.

Common Stock Repurchases

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company repurchased 51,840 common shares at a weighted average price of $192.87 per share, for a total cost, including fees and expenses, of $10.0 million under its share repurchase program. As of June 30, 2023, 776,512 shares remained available for repurchase. Under the terms of the program, the Company may repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time at its discretion through open market repurchases, privately negotiated transactions and/or other mechanisms, depending on price and prevailing market and business conditions. The program, which has no specified term, may be suspended or terminated at any time.

9. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component were as follows:


	Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Foreign currency translation adjustments, beginning of period	$	(358)	$	20
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (1)	211		(287)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, end of period	$	(147)	$	(267)

(1) Consists of foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $(77) and $249 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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10. Stock-Based Compensation

Equity-based awards, including restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance stock units ("PSUs"), stock options and unrestricted shares of common stock, may be granted to officers, employees and directors of the Company pursuant to the Company's Omnibus Incentive and Equity Plan (the "Omnibus Plan"). At June 30, 2023, 480,249 shares of common stock remained available for issuance of the 3,370,000 shares that are authorized for issuance under the Omnibus Plan.

Stock-based compensation expense is summarized as follows:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Stock-based compensation expense	$	6,655	$	4,572	$	12,404	$	14,119

Restricted Stock Units

Each RSU entitles the holder to one share of common stock when the restriction expires. RSUs may be time-vested or performance-contingent (PSUs) that convert into RSUs after performance measurement is complete and generally vest in one to three years. Shares that are issued upon vesting are newly issued shares from the Omnibus Plan and are not issued from treasury stock.

RSU activity, inclusive of PSUs, for the six months ended June 30, 2023 is summarized as follows:


	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2022	377,087	$	178.21
Granted	202,882	$	159.36
Forfeited	(32,555)	$	140.35
Settled	(196,757)	$	118.47
Outstanding at June 30, 2023	350,657	$	204.34

For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, a total of 76,452 and 72,043 RSUs, respectively, were withheld by the Company as a result of net share settlements to settle minimum employee tax withholding obligations. The Company paid $13.2 million and $15.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, in minimum employee tax withholding obligations related to RSUs withheld for the net share settlements. These net share settlements had the effect of share repurchases by the Company as they reduced the number of shares that would have otherwise been issued as a result of the vesting.

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company granted 44,583 PSUs that contain performance-based metrics in addition to a service condition. Compensation expense for PSUs is generally recognized over a three-year service period based upon the value determined using a combination of (i) the intrinsic value method for awards that contain a performance metric that represents a "performance condition" in accordance with ASC 718, Stock Compensation ("ASC 718") and (ii) the Monte Carlo simulation valuation model for awards that contain a "market condition" performance metric under ASC 718. Compensation expense for PSU awards that contain a market condition is fixed at the date of grant and will not be adjusted in future periods based upon the achievement of the market condition. Compensation expense for PSU awards with a performance condition is recorded each period based upon a probability assessment of the expected outcome of the performance metric with a final adjustment upon measurement at the end of the performance period.

As of June 30, 2023, unamortized stock-based compensation expense for unvested RSUs and PSUs was $39.3 million with a weighted-average remaining contractual life of 1.5 years.

11. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") is calculated in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period, excluding dilution for potential common stock issuances. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock, including shares issuable upon the vesting of RSUs and stock option exercises using the treasury stock method, as determined under the if-converted method.

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The computation of basic and diluted EPS is as follows:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Net Income (Loss)	$	30,180	$	14,259	$	64,823	$	53,378
Noncontrolling interests	77		3,143		4,058		(2,917)


Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.	$	30,257	$	17,402	$	68,881	$	50,461
Shares:
Basic: Weighted-average number of shares outstanding	7,308		7,449		7,277		7,496
Plus: Incremental shares from assumed conversion of dilutive instruments	77		158		121		225
Diluted: Weighted-average number of shares outstanding	7,385		7,607		7,398		7,721
Earnings (Loss) per Share—Basic	$	4.14	$	2.34	$	9.47	$	6.73
Earnings (Loss) per Share—Diluted	$	4.10	$	2.29	$	9.31	$	6.54

The following table details the securities that have been excluded from the above computation of weighted-average number of shares for diluted EPS, because the effect would be anti-dilutive.


	Three Months Ended June 30,		Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2023	2022	2023	2022
Restricted stock units	36	84	36	24

Total anti-dilutive securities	36	84	36	24

12. Income Taxes

In calculating the provision for income taxes, the Company uses an estimate of the annual effective tax rate based upon the facts and circumstances at each interim period. On a quarterly basis, the estimated annual effective tax rate is adjusted, as appropriate, based upon changes in facts and circumstances, if any, compared to those forecasted at the beginning of the fiscal year and at each interim period thereafter.

The provision for income taxes reflected U.S. federal, state and local taxes at an estimated effective tax rate of 23.2% and 38.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The lower estimated effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to excess tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation and the change in valuation allowances in the current year related to the tax effects of unrealized gains on certain Company investments. The higher effective tax rate in the prior year period was due to valuation allowances recorded for the tax effects of unrealized losses on certain Company investments.

13. Debt

Credit Agreement

The Company's credit agreement, most recently amended on June 20, 2023, changing the base interest rate from LIBOR to SOFR, (the "Credit Agreement"), comprises (i) a $275.0 million term loan with a seven-year term (the "Term Loan") expiring in September 2028, and (ii) a $175.0 million revolving credit facility with a five-year term expiring in September 2026. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company repaid $1.4 million outstanding under its Term Loan. At June 30, 2023, $260.2 million was outstanding under the Term Loan. In accordance with ASC 835, Interest, the amounts outstanding under the Company's Term Loan are presented on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet net of related debt issuance costs, which were $6.0 million as of June 30, 2023. On April 3, 2023, the Company borrowed $50.0 million under the revolving credit facility to partially finance its acquisition of AlphaSimplex, $40.0 million of which was outstanding at June 30, 2023 (see Note 4 for further information). On August 4, 2023, the Company repaid $20.0 million outstanding under the credit facility.

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14. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Matters

The Company is involved from time to time in litigation and arbitration, as well as examinations, inquiries and investigations by various regulatory bodies, involving its compliance with, among other things, securities laws, client investment guidelines, laws governing the activities of broker-dealers and other laws and regulations affecting its products and other activities.

The Company records a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether a loss is reasonably estimable. Based on information currently available, available insurance coverage, indemnities and established reserves, the Company believes that the outcomes of its legal and regulatory proceedings are not likely, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations, cash flows or its consolidated financial condition. However, in the event of unexpected subsequent developments, and given the inherent unpredictability of these legal and regulatory matters, the Company can provide no assurance that its assessment of any legal matter will reflect the ultimate outcome, and an adverse outcome in certain matters could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or cash flows in particular quarterly or annual periods.

15. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

Redeemable noncontrolling interests represent third-party investments in the Company's CIP and minority interests held in a consolidated affiliate. Minority interests held in the affiliate are subject to holder put rights and Company call rights at established multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and, as such, are considered redeemable at other than fair value. The rights are exercisable at pre-established intervals (between four and seven years from their issuance) or upon certain conditions, such as retirement. The put and call rights are not legally detachable or separately exercisable and are deemed to be embedded in the related noncontrolling interests. The Company, in purchasing affiliate equity, has the option to settle in cash or shares of the Company's common stock and is entitled to the cash flow associated with any purchased equity. Minority interests in an affiliate are recorded at estimated redemption value within redeemable noncontrolling interests on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and any changes in the estimated redemption value are recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within noncontrolling interests.

Redeemable noncontrolling interests for the six months ended June 30, 2023 included the following amounts:


(in thousands)	CIP		Affiliate Noncontrolling Interests		Total
Balances at December 31, 2022	$	18,268	$	95,450	$	113,718

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,014		3,461		4,475
Changes in redemption value (1)	—		(8,648)		(8,648)
Total net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,014		(5,187)		(4,173)

Net subscriptions (redemptions) and other	3,527		(2,673)		854

Balances at June 30, 2023	$	22,809	$	87,590	$	110,399

(1) Relates to noncontrolling interests redeemable at other than fair value.

16. Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its subsidiaries and investment products that are consolidated. Voting interest entities ("VOE") are consolidated when the Company is considered to have a controlling financial interest, which is typically present when the Company owns a majority of the voting interest in an entity or otherwise has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity.

The Company evaluates any variable interest entity ("VIE") in which the Company has a variable interest for consolidation. A VIE is an entity in which either (i) the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its own activities without additional financial support, or (ii) where as a group, the holders of the equity investment at risk do not possess any one of the following: (a) the power through voting or similar rights to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance, (b) the obligation to absorb expected losses or the right to receive expected residual returns of the entity, or (c) proportionate voting and economic interests and where substantially all of the entity's activities either involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with disproportionately fewer voting rights. If an

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entity has any of these characteristics, it is considered a VIE and is required to be consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and has the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

In the normal course of its business, the Company sponsors various investment products, some of which are consolidated by the Company. CIP includes both VOEs, made up primarily of open-end funds in which the Company holds a controlling financial interest, and VIEs, which consist of collateralized loan obligations ("CLO") and certain global and private funds of which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. The consolidation and deconsolidation of these investment products have no impact on net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. The Company's risk with respect to these investment products is limited to its beneficial interests in these products. The Company has no right to the benefits from, and does not bear the risks associated with, these investment products beyond the Company's investments in, and fees generated from, these products.

The following table presents the balances of CIP that, after intercompany eliminations, were reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:


	As of
	June 30, 2023						December 31, 2022
	VOEs		VIEs				VOEs		VIEs
(in thousands)			CLOs		Other				CLOs		Other
Cash and cash equivalents	$	906	$	153,549	$	1,762	$	1,153	$	249,003	$	789
Investments	23,222		1,933,812		67,952		24,669		2,106,764		58,680
Other assets	180		23,545		1,555		295		43,993		1,157
Notes payable	—		(1,911,579)		—		—		(2,083,314)		—
Securities purchased payable and other liabilities	(662)		(108,794)		(807)		(573)		(230,141)		(183)
Noncontrolling interests	(7,816)		(5,196)		(14,993)		(7,879)		(5,917)		(10,389)
Net interests in CIP	$	15,830	$	85,337	$	55,469	$	17,665	$	80,388	$	50,054

Consolidated CLOs

The majority of the Company's CIP that are VIEs are CLOs. At June 30, 2023, the Company consolidated seven CLOs. The financial information of certain CLOs is included on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements on a one-month lag based upon the availability of their financial information. A majority-owned consolidated private fund, whose primary purpose is to invest in CLOs for which the Company serves as the collateral manager, is also included.

Investments of CLOs

The CLOs held investments of $1.9 billion at June 30, 2023 consisting of bank loan investments that comprise the majority of the CLOs' portfolio asset collateral and are senior secured corporate loans across a variety of industries. These bank loan investments mature at various dates between 2023 and 2032 and pay interest at LIBOR or SOFR plus a spread of up to 9.0%. The CLOs may elect to reinvest any prepayments received on bank loan investments up until the periods between October 2019 and October 2026, depending on the CLO. Generally, subsequent prepayments received after the reinvestment period must be used to pay down the note obligations. At June 30, 2023, the fair value of the senior bank loans was less than the unpaid principal balance by $154.4 million. At June 30, 2023, there were no material collateral assets in default.

Notes Payable of CLOs

The CLOs held notes payable with a total value, at par, of $2.2 billion at June 30, 2023, consisting of senior secured floating rate notes payable with a par value of $2.0 billion and subordinated notes with a par value of $261.2 million. These note obligations bear interest at variable rates based on LIBOR plus a pre-defined spread ranging from 0.8% to 9.1%. The principal amounts outstanding of these note obligations mature on dates ranging from October 2027 to October 2034.

The Company's beneficial interests and maximum exposure to loss related to these consolidated CLOs is limited to (i) ownership in the subordinated notes, and (ii) accrued management fees. The secured notes of the consolidated CLOs have contractual recourse only to the related assets of the CLO and are classified as financial liabilities. Although these beneficial interests are eliminated upon consolidation, the application of the measurement alternative prescribed by ASU 2014-13,

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Consolidation (Topic 810) ("ASU 2014-13") results in the net assets of the consolidated CLOs shown above to be equivalent to the beneficial interests retained by the Company at June 30, 2023, as shown in the table below:





	(in thousands)
Subordinated notes	$	82,971
Accrued investment management fees	2,366
Total Beneficial Interests	$	85,337

The following table represents income and expenses of the consolidated CLOs included on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period indicated:


	Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
	(in thousands)
Income:
Realized and unrealized gain (loss), net	$	(4,326)
Interest income	91,682

Total Income	87,356

Expenses:
Other operating expenses	810
Interest expense	73,935
Total Expense	74,745
Noncontrolling interests	(115)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to CLOs	$	12,496

As summarized in the table below, the application of the measurement alternative as prescribed by ASU 2014-13 results in the consolidated net income summarized above to be equivalent to the Company’s own economic interests in the consolidated CLOs, which are eliminated upon consolidation:


	Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
	(in thousands)
Distributions received and unrealized gains (losses) on the subordinated notes held by the Company	$	7,952
Investment management fees	4,544

Total Economic Interests	$	12,496

Fair Value Measurements of CIP

The assets and liabilities of CIP measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 by fair value hierarchy level were as follows:

As of June 30, 2023


(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	153,549	$	—	$	—	$	153,549
Debt investments	278		1,952,096		42,175		1,994,549
Equity investments	27,439		1,633		1,365		30,437

Total assets measured at fair value	$	181,266	$	1,953,729	$	43,540	$	2,178,535
Liabilities
Notes payable	$	—	$	1,911,579	$	—	$	1,911,579

Short sales	511		—		—		511
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	511	$	1,911,579	$	—	$	1,912,090

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As of December 31, 2022


(in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	249,003	$	—	$	—	$	249,003
Debt investments	243		2,119,082		42,246		2,161,571
Equity investments	25,003		2,204		1,335		28,542

Total assets measured at fair value	$	274,249	$	2,121,286	$	43,581	$	2,439,116
Liabilities
Notes payable	$	—	$	2,083,314	$	—	$	2,083,314

Short sales	414		—		—		414
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	414	$	2,083,314	$	—	$	2,083,728

The following is a discussion of the valuation methodologies used for the assets and liabilities of the Company’s CIP measured at fair value:

Cash equivalents represent investments in money market funds. Cash investments in money market funds are valued using published net asset values and are classified as Level 1.

Debt and equity investments represent the underlying debt, equity and other securities held in CIP. Equity investments are valued at the official closing price on the exchange on which the securities are traded and are generally categorized within Level 1. Level 2 investments represent most debt securities, including bank loans and certain equity securities (including non-U.S. securities), for which closing prices are not readily available or are deemed to not reflect readily available market prices, and are valued using an independent pricing service. Debt investments are valued based on quotations received from independent pricing services or from dealers who make markets in such securities. Bank loan investments, which are included as debt investments, are generally priced at the average mid-point of bid and ask quotations obtained from a third-party pricing service. Fair value may also be based upon valuations obtained from independent third-party brokers or dealers utilizing matrix pricing models that consider information regarding securities with similar characteristics. In certain instances, fair value has been determined utilizing discounted cash flow analyses or single broker non-binding quotes. Depending on the nature of the inputs, these assets are classified as Level 1, 2 or 3 within the fair value measurement hierarchy. Level 3 investments include debt and equity securities that are not widely traded, are illiquid or are priced by dealers based on pricing models used by market makers in the security.

Notes payable represent notes issued by CIP CLOs and are measured using the measurement alternative in ASU 2014-13. Accordingly, the fair value of CLO liabilities was measured as the fair value of CLO assets less the sum of (i) the fair value of the beneficial interests held by the Company, and (ii) the carrying value of any beneficial interests that represent compensation for services. The fair value of the beneficial interests held by the Company is based on third-party pricing information without adjustment.

Short sales are transactions in which a security is sold that is not owned or is owned but there is no intention to deliver, in anticipation that the price of the security will decline. Short sales are recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within other liabilities of CIP and are classified as Level 1 based on the underlying equity security.

The securities purchased payable at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 approximated fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments.

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The following table is a reconciliation of assets of CIP for Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:


	Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2023		2022
Balance at beginning of period	$	43,581	$	3,157
Realized gains (losses), net	(3,299)		27
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net	2,656		(930)

Purchases	2,903		—

Amortization	176		(9)
Sales	(7,231)		(2,135)
Transfers to Level 2	(48,337)		(36,833)
Transfers from Level 2	53,091		68,480
Balance at end of period (1)	$	43,540	$	31,757

(1)The investments that are categorized as Level 3 were valued utilizing third-party pricing information without adjustment. Transfers in and/or out of levels are reflected when significant inputs, including market inputs or performance attributes, used for the fair value measurement become observable/unobservable at period end.

Nonconsolidated VIEs

The Company serves as the collateral manager for other CLOs that are not consolidated. The assets and liabilities of these CLOs reside in bankruptcy remote, special purpose entities in which the Company has no ownership of, nor holds any notes issued by, the CLOs, and provides neither recourse nor guarantees. The Company has determined that the investment management fees it receives for serving as collateral manager for these CLOs did not represent a variable interest as (i) the fees the Company earns are compensation for services provided and are commensurate with the level of effort required to provide the investment management services, (ii) the Company does not hold other interests in the CLOs that individually, or in the aggregate, would absorb more than an insignificant amount of the CLOs' expected losses or receive more than an insignificant amount of the CLOs' expected residual return, and (iii) the investment management arrangement only includes terms, conditions and amounts that are customarily present in arrangements for similar services negotiated at arm's length.

The Company has interests in certain other VIEs that the Company does not consolidate as it is not the primary beneficiary since its interest in these entities does not provide the Company with the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entities' economic performance. At June 30, 2023, the carrying value and maximum risk of loss related to the Company's interest in these VIEs was $25.4 million.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains statements that are, or may be considered to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). All statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs or expectations, are "forward-looking statements." These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as "expect," "estimate," "intent," "plan," "intend," "believe," "anticipate," "may," "will," "should," "could," "continue," "project," "opportunity," "predict," "would," "potential," "future," "forecast," "guarantee," "assume," "likely," "target" or similar statements or variations of such terms.

Our forward-looking statements are based on a series of expectations, assumptions and projections about the Company and the markets in which we operate, are not guarantees of future results or performance, and involve substantial risks and uncertainty, including assumptions and projections concerning our assets under management, net asset inflows and outflows, operating cash flows, business plans and ability to borrow, for all future periods. All forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q only.

We can give no assurance that such expectations or forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Actual results may differ materially. We do not undertake or plan to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in plans, assumptions, estimates or projections, or other circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, even if such results, changes or circumstances make it clear that any forward-looking information will not be realized. If there are any future public statements or disclosures by us that modify or impact any of the forward-looking statements contained in or accompanying this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, such statements or disclosures will be deemed to modify or supersede such statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Our business and our forward-looking statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, resulting from: (i) any reduction in our assets under management; (ii) inability to achieve the expected benefits of our strategic transactions; (iii) withdrawal, renegotiation or termination of investment advisory agreements; (iv) damage to our reputation; (v) inability to satisfy financial debt covenants and required payments; (vi) inability to attract and retain key personnel; (vii) challenges from competition; (viii) adverse developments related to unaffiliated subadvisers; (ix) negative changes in key distribution relationships; (x) interruptions, breaches, or failures of technology systems; (xi) loss on our investments; (xii) lack of sufficient capital on satisfactory terms; (xiii) adverse regulatory and legal developments; (xiv) failure to comply with investment guidelines or other contractual requirements; (xv) adverse civil litigation, government investigations, or proceedings; (xvi) unfavorable changes in tax laws or limitations; (xvii) inability to make common stock dividend payments; (xviii) impediments from certain corporate governance provisions; (xix) losses or costs not covered by insurance; (xx) impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets; and other risks and uncertainties. Any occurrence of, or any material adverse change in, one or more risk factors or risks and uncertainties referred to above, in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") could materially and adversely affect our operations, financial results, cash flows, prospects and liquidity.

Certain other factors that may impact our continuing operations, prospects, financial results and liquidity, or that may cause actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements, are discussed or included in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC and are available on our website at www.virtus.com under "Investor Relations." You are urged to carefully consider all such factors.

Overview

Our Business

We provide investment management and related services to individuals and institutions. We use a multi-manager, multi-style approach, offering investment strategies from affiliated managers, each having its own distinct investment style, autonomous investment process and individual brand, as well as from select unaffiliated subadvisers for certain of our retail funds. By offering a broad array of products, we believe we can appeal to a greater number of investors and have offerings across market cycles and through changes in investor preferences. Our earnings are primarily from asset-based fees charged for services relating to these various products, including investment management, fund administration, distribution, and shareholder services.

We offer investment strategies for individual and institutional investors in different investment products and through

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multiple distribution channels. Our investment strategies are available in a diverse range of styles and disciplines, managed by differentiated investment managers. We have offerings in various asset classes (equity, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives), geographies (domestic, global, international and emerging), market capitalizations (large, mid and small), styles (growth, core and value) and investment approaches (fundamental and quantitative). Our retail products include open-end funds, closed-end funds and retail separate accounts. Our institutional products are offered through separate accounts and pooled or commingled structures to a variety of institutional clients. We also provide subadvisory services to other investment advisers and serve as the collateral manager for structured products.

Our retail distribution resources in the U.S. consist of regional sales professionals, a national account relationship group and specialized teams for retirement and ETFs. Our U.S. retail funds and retail separate accounts are distributed through financial intermediaries. We have broad distribution access in the U.S. retail market, with distribution partners that include national and regional broker-dealers, independent broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, banks and insurance companies. In many of these firms, we have a number of products that are on preferred "recommended" lists and on fee-based advisory programs. Our private client business is marketed directly to individual clients by financial advisory teams at our affiliated investment managers.

Our institutional distribution resources include affiliate specific sales teams primarily focused on the U.S. market, supported by shared consultant relation support and non-U.S. institutional distribution. Our institutional products are marketed through relationships with consultants as well as directly to clients. We target key market segments, including foundations and endowments, corporations, public and private pension plans, sovereign wealth funds and subadvisory relationships.

Financial Highlights

▪Net income per diluted share was $4.10 in the second quarter of 2023, an increase of $1.81, or 79.0%, compared to net income per diluted share of $2.29 in the second quarter of 2022.

▪Total sales were $7.6 billion in the second quarter of 2023, a decrease of $0.3 billion, or 3.9%, from $7.9 billion in the second quarter of 2022. Net flows were breakeven in the second quarter of 2023 compared to net outflows of $4.8 billion in the second quarter of 2022.

▪Assets under management were $168.3 billion at June 30, 2023, an increase of $12.9 billion, or 8.3%, from June 30, 2022.

AlphaSimplex

On April 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of AlphaSimplex Group, LLC ("AlphaSimplex") for $113.4 million in cash at closing, including $50.0 million drawn from the Company's revolving credit facility. In June 2023, the Company repaid $10.0 million of the amount drawn on the credit facility. On August 4, 2023, the Company repaid an additional $20.0 million of the amount drawn on the credit facility.

Assets Under Management

At June 30, 2023, total assets under management were $168.3 billion, representing an increase of $12.9 billion, or 8.3%, from June 30, 2022, and an increase of $18.9 billion, or 12.7%, from December 31, 2022. The increase from June 30, 2022 was due to $16.3 billion of positive market performance and $7.8 billion from the acquisition of AlphaSimplex, partially offset by $8.6 billion of net outflows. The increase from December 31, 2022 was due to $14.1 billion in positive market performance and $7.8 billion from the acquisition of AlphaSimplex partially offset by $1.9 billion of net outflows.

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Assets Under Management by Product

The following table summarizes our assets under management by product:


	As of June 30,				Change
(in millions)	2023		2022		$		%
Open-End Funds (1)	$	56,828	$	59,479	$	(2,651)	(4.5)	%
Closed-End Funds	10,166		10,645		(479)		(4.5)	%
Retail Separate Accounts	38,992		35,248		3,744		10.6	%
Institutional Accounts (2)	62,330		50,048		12,282		24.5	%


Total	$	168,316	$	155,420	$	12,896	8.3	%
Average Assets Under Management (3)	$	157,675	$	180,743	$	(23,068)	(12.8)	%

(1)Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, global funds, ETFs and variable insurance funds.

(2)Represents assets under management of institutional separate and commingled accounts including structured products.

(3)Averages are calculated as follows:

–Funds - average daily or weekly balances

–Retail Separate Accounts - prior-quarter ending balances

–Institutional Accounts - average of month-end balances

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Asset Flows by Product

The following table summarizes asset flows by product:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)	2023		2022		2023		2022
Open-End Funds (1)
Beginning balance	$	53,865	$	73,149	$	53,000	$	78,706
Inflows	2,550		3,120		5,561		8,076
Outflows	(4,692)		(7,643)		(9,484)		(16,021)
Net flows	(2,142)		(4,523)		(3,923)		(7,945)
Market performance	2,163		(9,000)		4,934		(15,907)
Other (2)	2,942		(147)		2,817		4,625
Ending balance	$	56,828	$	59,479	$	56,828	$	59,479

Closed-End Funds
Beginning balance	$	10,358	$	12,060	$	10,361	$	12,068
Inflows	20		24		24		32
Outflows	—		—		—		—
Net flows	20		24		24		32
Market performance	(1)		(1,250)		204		(1,446)
Other (2)	(211)		(189)		(423)		(9)
Ending balance	$	10,166	$	10,645	$	10,166	$	10,645


Retail Separate Accounts
Beginning balance	$	37,397	$	40,824	$	35,352	$	44,538
Inflows	1,346		1,288		2,713		3,310
Outflows	(1,434)		(1,977)		(2,722)		(3,371)
Net flows	(88)		(689)		(9)		(61)
Market performance	1,683		(4,887)		3,649		(9,229)
Other (2)	—		—		—		—
Ending balance	$	38,992	$	35,248	$	38,992	$	35,248

Institutional Accounts (3)
Beginning balance	$	53,229	$	57,309	$	50,663	$	51,874
Inflows	3,660		3,452		5,512		5,901
Outflows	(1,478)		(3,032)		(3,525)		(4,655)
Net flows	2,182		420		1,987		1,246
Market performance	2,440		(7,657)		5,346		(12,669)
Other (2)	4,479		(24)		4,334		9,597
Ending balance	$	62,330	$	50,048	$	62,330	$	50,048


















Total
Beginning balance	$	154,849	$	183,342	$	149,376	$	187,186
Inflows	7,576		7,884		13,810		17,319
Outflows	(7,604)		(12,652)		(15,731)		(24,047)
Net flows	(28)		(4,768)		(1,921)		(6,728)
Market performance	6,285		(22,794)		14,133		(39,251)
Other (2)	7,210		(360)		6,728		14,213
Ending balance	$	168,316	$	155,420	$	168,316	$	155,420

(1)Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, global funds, ETFs and variable insurance funds.

(2)Represents open-end and closed-end fund distributions net of reinvestments, the net change in assets from cash management strategies, and the impact of non-sales related activities such as asset acquisitions/(dispositions), seed capital investments/(withdrawals), current income or capital returned by structured products and the use of leverage.

(3)Represents assets under management of institutional separate and commingled accounts including structured products.

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Assets Under Management by Asset Class

The following table summarizes assets under management by asset class:


	As of June 30,				Change				% of Total
(in millions)	2023		2022		$		%		2023		2022
Asset Class
Equity	$	91,211	$	84,754	$	6,457	7.6	%	54.2	%	54.6	%
Fixed income	38,361		39,322		(961)		(2.4)	%	22.8	%	25.3	%
Multi-asset (1)	20,914		20,261		653		3.2	%	12.4	%	13.0	%
Alternatives (2)	17,830		11,083		6,747		60.9	%	10.6	%	7.1	%
Total	$	168,316	$	155,420	$	12,896	8.3	%	100.0	%	100.0	%

(1) Consists of strategies and client accounts with substantial holdings in at least two of the following asset classes: equity, fixed income, and alternatives.

(2) Consists of managed futures, event-driven, real estate securities, infrastructure, long/short, and other strategies.

Average Assets Under Management and Average Fees Earned

The following table summarizes the average management fees earned in basis points and average assets under management:


	Three Months Ended June 30,
	Average Fee Earned (expressed in basis points)		Average Assets Under Management (in millions) (3)
	2023	2022	2023		2022
Products
Open-End Funds (1)	49.3	46.2	$	56,120	$	65,592
Closed-End Funds	57.6	56.9	10,224		11,405
Retail Separate Accounts	44.1	42.9	37,397		40,824
Institutional Accounts (2)	31.6	30.6	59,248		53,560


All Products	42.2	41.2	$	162,989	$	171,381


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Average Fee Earned (expressed in basis points)		Average Assets Under Management (in millions) (3)
	2023	2022	2023		2022
Products
Open-End Funds (1)	48.5	46.3	$	55,131	$	70,564
Closed-End Funds	57.3	57.6	$	10,323	$	11,583
Retail Separate Accounts	44.2	43.2	$	36,375	$	42,681
Institutional Accounts (2)	31.7	31.1	$	55,846	$	55,915


All Products	42.1	41.6	$	157,675	$	180,743

(1)Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, global funds, ETFs and variable insurance funds.

(2)Represents assets under management of institutional separate and commingled accounts including structured products.

(3)Averages are calculated as follows:

–Funds - average daily or weekly balances

–Retail Separate Accounts - prior-quarter ending balances

–Institutional Accounts - average of month-end balances

Average fees earned represent investment management fees, net of revenue-related adjustments, divided by average net assets, excluding the impact of consolidated investment products ("CIP"). Revenue-related adjustments are based on specific agreements and reflect the portion of investment management fees passed-through to third-party client intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products. Fund fees are calculated based on average daily or weekly net assets. Retail separate account fees are calculated based on the end of the preceding or current quarter’s asset values or on an average of month-end balances. Institutional account fees are calculated based on an average of month-end balances, an average of current quarter’s asset values or on a combination of the underlying cash flows and the principal value of the

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product. Average fees earned will vary based on several factors, including the asset mix and expense reimbursements to the funds.

The average fee rate earned on all products for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 increased by 1.0 basis points and 0.5 basis points, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily due to the addition of alternative strategies with higher fee rates from the AlphaSimplex acquisition.

Results of Operations

Summary Financial Data



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Change				Six Months Ended June 30,				Change
(in thousands)	2023		2022		$		%		2023		2022		$		%
Investment management fees	$	179,979	$	185,024	$	(5,045)	(2.7)	%	$	344,457	$	391,841	$	(47,384)	(12.1)	%
Other revenue	33,557		40,283		(6,726)		(16.7)	%	66,953		85,906		(18,953)		(22.1)	%
Total revenues	213,536		225,307		(11,771)		(5.2)	%	411,410		477,747		(66,337)		(13.9)	%
Total operating expenses	174,490		168,637		5,853		3.5	%	343,785		355,525		(11,740)		(3.3)	%
Operating income (loss)	39,046		56,670		(17,624)		(31.1)	%	67,625		122,222		(54,597)		(44.7)	%
Other income (expense), net	(3,566)		(31,631)		28,065		(88.7)	%	1,357		(47,670)		49,027		(102.8)	%
Interest income (expense), net	5,610		5,700		(90)		(1.6)	%	15,454		12,041		3,413		28.3	%
Income (loss) before income taxes	41,090		30,739		10,351		33.7	%	84,436		86,593		(2,157)		(2.5)	%
Income tax expense (benefit)	10,910		16,480		(5,570)		(33.8)	%	19,613		33,215		(13,602)		(41.0)	%
Net income (loss)	30,180		14,259		15,921		111.7	%	64,823		53,378		11,445		21.4	%
Noncontrolling interests	77		3,143		(3,066)		(97.6)	%	4,058		(2,917)		6,975		(239.1)	%


Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.	$	30,257	$	17,402	$	12,855	73.9	%	$	68,881	$	50,461	$	18,420	36.5	%
Earnings (loss) per share-diluted	$	4.10	$	2.29	$	1.81	79.0	%	$	9.31	$	6.54	$	2.77	42.4	%

In the second quarter of 2023, total revenues decreased 5.2% to $213.5 million from $225.3 million in the second quarter of 2022, primarily as a result of lower average assets under management due to net outflows partially offset by the addition of AlphaSimplex. Operating income decreased $17.6 million to $39.0 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to $56.7 million in the second quarter of 2022, due primarily to the aforementioned lower revenue and increased operating expenses due to the addition of AlphaSimplex.

Revenues

Revenues by source were as follows:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Change				Six Months Ended June 30,				Change
(in thousands)	2023		2022		$		%		2023		2022		$		%
Investment management fees
Open-end funds	$	78,161	$	84,875	$	(6,714)	(7.9)	%	$	149,427	$	182,252	$	(32,825)	(18.0)	%
Closed-end funds	14,674		16,174		(1,500)		(9.3)	%	29,352		33,114		(3,762)		(11.4)	%

Retail separate accounts	42,803		45,312		(2,509)		(5.5)	%	82,882		94,915		(12,033)		(12.7)	%
Institutional accounts	44,341		38,663		5,678		14.7	%	82,796		81,560		1,236		1.5	%



Total investment management fees	179,979		185,024		(5,045)		(2.7)	%	344,457		391,841		(47,384)		(12.1)	%
Distribution and service fees	14,132		17,159		(3,027)		(17.6)	%	28,285		37,166		(8,881)		(23.9)	%
Administration and shareholder service fees	18,240		21,982		(3,742)		(17.0)	%	36,599		46,326		(9,727)		(21.0)	%
Other income and fees	1,185		1,142		43		3.8	%	2,069		2,414		(345)		(14.3)	%
Total revenues	$	213,536	$	225,307	$	(11,771)	(5.2)	%	$	411,410	$	477,747	$	(66,337)	(13.9)	%

Investment Management Fees

Investment management fees are earned based on a percentage of assets under management and are paid pursuant to the terms of the respective investment management contracts, which generally require monthly or quarterly payments. Investment management fees decreased by $5.0 million, or 2.7%, and $47.4 million, or 12.1%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year due primarily to lower average assets under management, partially offset by the addition of AlphaSimplex.

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Distribution and Service Fees

Distribution and service fees are sales- and asset-based fees earned from open-end funds for marketing and distribution services. Distribution and service fees decreased by $3.0 million, or 17.6%, and $8.9 million, or 23.9%, for the for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to lower sales and assets for open-end funds in share classes that have sales- and asset-based distribution and service fees.

Administration and Shareholder Service Fees

Administration and shareholder service fees represent fees earned for fund administration and shareholder services from our U.S. retail funds and certain of our closed-end funds. Fund administration and shareholder service fees decreased by $3.7 million, or 17.0%, and $9.7 million, or 21.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily due to the decrease in average assets under management for our open-end funds during the periods as a result of market performance and net outflows.

Other Income and Fees

Other income and fees primarily represent fees related to other fee-earning assets and contingent sales charges earned from investor redemptions of certain shares sold without a front-end sales charge. Other income and fees remained consistent for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the same periods in the prior year.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses by category were as follows:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Change				Six Months Ended June 30,				Change
(in thousands)	2023		2022		$		%		2023		2022		$		%
Operating expenses
Employment expenses	$	104,694	$	89,360	$	15,334	17.2	%	$	203,308	$	195,353	$	7,955	4.1	%
Distribution and other asset-based expenses	25,460		28,583		(3,123)		(10.9)	%	49,175		61,429		(12,254)		(19.9)	%
Other operating expenses	33,483		31,559		1,924		6.1	%	64,213		63,271		942		1.5	%
Other operating expenses of CIP	360		649		(289)		(44.5)	%	1,060		1,389		(329)		(23.7)	%

Change in fair value of contingent consideration	(6,800)		2,900		(9,700)		(334.5)	%	(6,800)		2,900		(9,700)		(334.5)	%
Depreciation expense	1,485		962		523		54.4	%	2,630		1,897		733		38.6	%
Amortization expense	15,808		14,624		1,184		8.1	%	30,199		29,286		913		3.1	%
Total operating expenses	$	174,490	$	168,637	$	5,853	3.5	%	$	343,785	$	355,525	$	(11,740)	(3.3)	%

Employment Expenses

Employment expenses consist of fixed and variable compensation and related employee benefit costs. Employment expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 were $104.7 million and $203.3 million, respectively, which represented an increase of $15.3 million, or 17.2%, and $8.0 million, or 4.1%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to the addition of AlphaSimplex, which includes retention payments to employees as part of the transaction consideration that were classified as compensation expense.

Distribution and Other Asset-Based Expenses

Distribution and other asset-based expenses consist primarily of payments to third-party client intermediaries for providing services to investors in sponsored investment products. These payments are primarily based on assets under management. Distribution and other asset-based expenses also include the amortization of deferred sales commissions related to up-front commissions on shares sold without a front-end sales charge to shareholders. The deferred sales commissions are amortized on a straight-line basis over the period commissions are recovered from distribution fee revenues and contingent sales charges received upon redemption of shares. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, distribution and other asset-based expenses decreased $3.1 million, or 10.9%, and $12.3 million, or 19.9%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily due to a decrease in assets under management in share classes that have asset-based distribution and other asset-based expenses.

Other Operating Expenses

Other operating expenses primarily consist of investment research and technology costs, professional fees, travel-and distribution-related costs, rent and occupancy expenses, and other business costs. Other operating expenses increased $1.9 million, or 6.1%, and $0.9 million, or 1.5%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the

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same periods in the prior year primarily due to the addition of AlphaSimplex.

Other Operating Expenses of CIP

Other operating expenses of CIP remained consistent during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the respective periods in the prior year.

Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration

Contingent consideration related to the Company's acquisitions are fair valued on each reporting date taking into consideration changes in various estimates, including underlying performance estimates, discount rates and amount of time until the conditions of the contingent payments are achieved. The change in fair value is recorded in the current period as a gain or loss. The $9.7 million change in fair value of contingent consideration for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the respective periods in the prior year was primarily attributable to changes in underlying performance estimates and discount rates.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense consists primarily of the straight-line depreciation of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements. Depreciation expense increased $0.5 million, or 54.4%, and $0.7 million, or 38.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the respective periods in the prior year. The increases are primarily due to the addition of AlphaSimplex, as well as software and equipment purchases made in the current year periods.

Amortization Expense

Amortization expense consists of the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. Amortization expense increased $1.2 million, or 8.1%, and $0.9 million, or 3.1% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily due to the addition of AlphaSimplex.

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense), net by category were as follows:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Change				Six Months Ended June 30,				Change
(in thousands)	2023		2022		$		%		2023		2022		$		%
Other Income (Expense)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net	$	1,717	$	(10,543)	$	12,260	(116.3)	%	$	4,387	$	(13,525)	$	17,912	(132.4)	%
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) of CIP, net	(4,436)		(21,659)		17,223		(79.5)	%	(1,840)		(35,003)		33,163		(94.7)	%
Other income (expense), net	(847)		571		(1,418)		(248.3)	%	(1,190)		858		(2,048)		(238.7)	%
Total Other Income (Expense), net	$	(3,566)	$	(31,631)	$	28,065	(88.7)	%	$	1,357	$	(47,670)	$	49,027	(102.8)	%

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net changed during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 by $12.3 million and $17.9 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The realized and unrealized gains and losses reflect changes in overall market conditions for the respective periods.

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) of CIP, net

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) of CIP, net changed by $17.2 million and $33.2 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The change for the three months ended June 30, 2023 consisted primarily of net realized and unrealized gains of $29.7 million due to changes in market values of leveraged loans, partially offset by changes in unrealized losses of $12.5 million related to the value of the notes payable. The change for the six months ended June 30, 2023 consisted primarily of net realized and unrealized gains of $82.9 million due to changes in market values of leveraged loans, partially offset by changes in unrealized losses of $49.7 million related to the value of the notes payable.

Other income (expense), net

Other income (expense), net changed by $1.4 million and $2.0 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily due to equity method investment losses during the current year periods compared to equity method investment gains during the prior-year periods.

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Interest Income (Expense)

Interest Income (Expense), net by category were as follows:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Change				Six Months Ended June 30,				Change
(in thousands)	2023		2022		$		%		2023		2022		$		%
Interest Income (Expense)
Interest expense	$	(6,217)	$	(2,825)	$	(3,392)	120.1	%	$	(11,222)	$	(5,104)	$	(6,118)	119.9	%
Interest and dividend income	2,675		529		2,146		405.7	%	5,913		857		5,056		590.0	%
Interest and dividend income of investments of CIP	47,884		22,412		25,472		113.7	%	94,698		42,792		51,906		121.3	%
Interest expense of CIP	(38,732)		(14,416)		(24,316)		168.7	%	(73,935)		(26,504)		(47,431)		179.0	%
Total Interest Income (Expense), net	$	5,610	$	5,700	$	(90)	(1.6)	%	$	15,454	$	12,041	$	3,413	28.3	%

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $3.4 million, or 120.1%, and $6.1 million, or 119.9% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year attributable to higher average interest rates and higher average debt balances during the current year periods.

Interest and Dividend Income

Interest and dividend income increased $2.1 million, or 405.7%, and $5.1 million, or 590.0%, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily attributable to higher interest earned on cash balances during the current year periods compared to prior year periods.

Interest and Dividend Income of Investments of CIP

Interest and dividend income of investments of CIP increased $25.5 million, or 113.7%, and $51.9 million, or 121.3%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same period in the prior year. The increases were primarily due to higher average interest rates during the current year periods and the addition of a CLO in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Interest Expense of CIP

Interest expense of CIP represents interest expense on the notes payable of CIP. Interest expense of CIP increased $24.3 million, or 168.7%, and $47.4 million, or 179.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increases during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 were primarily due to higher average interest rates and the addition of a CLO in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The provision for income taxes reflected U.S. federal, state and local taxes at an estimated effective tax rate of 23.2% and 38.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The lower estimated effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to excess tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation and the change in valuation allowances in the current year related to the tax effects of unrealized gains on certain of our investments. The higher effective tax rate in the prior-year period was due to valuation allowances recorded for the tax effects of unrealized losses on certain of our investments.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Certain Financial Data

The following table summarizes certain financial data relating to our liquidity and capital resources:


	June 30, 2023		December 31, 2022		Change
(in thousands)					$		%
Balance Sheet Data
Cash and cash equivalents	$	201,462	$	338,234	$	(136,772)	(40.4)	%
Investments	123,339		100,330		23,009		22.9	%
Contingent consideration	94,421		128,400		(33,979)		(26.5)	%
Debt	294,218		255,025		39,193		15.4	%
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	110,399		113,718		(3,319)		(2.9)	%
Total equity	856,709		822,936		33,773		4.1	%


	Six Months Ended June 30,				Change
(in thousands)	2023		2022		$		%
Cash Flow Data
Provided by (Used in):
Operating activities	$	102,088	$	37,611	$	64,477	171.4	%
Investing activities	(123,244)		(24,442)		(98,802)		404.2	%
Financing activities	(210,727)		(240,177)		29,450		(12.3)	%

Overview

At June 30, 2023, we had $201.5 million of cash and cash equivalents and $123.3 million of investments, which included $89.3 million of investment securities, compared to $338.2 million of cash and cash equivalents and $100.3 million of investments, which included $77.0 million of investment securities, at December 31, 2022.

Uses of Capital

Our main uses of capital related to operating activities comprise employee compensation and related benefit costs, which include annual incentive compensation, other operating expenses, which primarily consist of investment research, technology costs, professional fees, distribution and occupancy costs, interest on our indebtedness and income taxes. Annual incentive compensation, which is one of the largest annual operating cash expenditures, is typically paid in the first quarter of the year. In the first quarters of 2023 and 2022, we paid $142.1 million and $151.6 million, respectively, in incentive compensation earned during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

In addition to operating activities, other uses of cash could include: (i) investments in organic growth, including seeding or launching new products and expanding distribution; (ii) debt principal payments through scheduled amortization, excess cash flow payment requirements or additional paydowns; (iii) dividend payments to common stockholders; (iv) repurchases of our common stock, or withholding obligations for the net settlement of employee share transactions; (v) investments in our infrastructure; (vi) investments in inorganic growth opportunities that may require upfront and/or future payments; (vii) integration costs, including restructuring and severance, related to acquisitions, if any; and (viii) purchases of affiliate equity interests.

Capital and Reserve Requirements

We operate an SEC registered broker-dealer subsidiary that is subject to certain rules regarding minimum net capital. The broker-dealer is required to maintain a ratio of "aggregate indebtedness" to "net capital," as defined, which may not exceed 15 to 1 and must also maintain a minimum amount of net capital. Failure to meet these requirements could result in adverse consequences to us, including additional reporting requirements, a lower required ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital, or interruption of our business. At June 30, 2023, the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital of our broker-dealer was below the maximum allowed, and net capital was significantly greater than the required minimum.

Balance Sheet

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash in banks and money market fund investments. Investments consist primarily of investments in our sponsored funds. CIP represent investment products for which we provide investment management

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services and where we either have a controlling financial interest or are considered the primary beneficiary of an investment product that is considered a variable interest entity.

Operating Cash Flow

Net cash provided by operating activities of $102.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased by $64.5 million from net cash provided by operating activities of $37.6 million for the same period in the prior year primarily due to an increase of $77.7 million in net sales of investments by CIP.

Investing Cash Flow

Cash flows from investing activities consist primarily of capital expenditures and other investing activities related to our business operations. Net cash used in investing activities was $123.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to net cash used in investing activities of $24.4 million in the same period for the prior year. The increase in cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the prior year period is primarily due to the acquisition of AlphaSimplex.

Financing Cash Flow

Cash flows from financing activities consist primarily of transactions related to our common shares, issuance and repayment of debt by us and CIP, payments of contingent consideration and changes to noncontrolling interests. Net cash used in financing activities decreased by $29.5 million to $210.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from $240.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The net change was primarily due to a $60.0 million decrease in share repurchases, an increase of $50.0 million in net borrowings on the credit agreement in the current year and lower contingent consideration payments, partially offset by a $92.3 million increase on the repayment on borrowings of CIP.

Credit Agreement

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our financial statements and the accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require the use of estimates. Actual results will vary from these estimates. A discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates is included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. A complete description of our significant accounting policies is included in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There were no material changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates in the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

For a discussion of accounting standards, see Note 2 in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company is primarily exposed to market risk associated with unfavorable movements in interest rates and securities prices. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, there were no material changes to the information contained in Part II, Item 7A of the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), is recorded, processed,

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summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2023, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The information set forth in response to Item 103 of Regulation S-K under "Legal Proceedings" is incorporated by reference from Part I, Financial Information Item 1. "Financial Statements" Note 14 "Commitments and Contingencies" of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the Company’s risk factors from those previously reported in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

An aggregate of 5,680,045 shares of our common stock have been authorized to be repurchased under a share repurchase program since it was initially approved in 2010 by our Board of Directors. As of June 30, 2023, 776,512 shares remained available for repurchase. Under the terms of the program, we may repurchase shares of our common stock from time to time at our discretion through open market repurchases, privately negotiated transactions and/or other mechanisms, depending on price, prevailing market and business conditions, tax and other financial considerations. The program, which has no specified term, may be suspended or terminated at any time.

The following table sets forth information regarding our share repurchases in each month during the quarter ended June 30, 2023.



Period	Total number of shares purchased	Average price paid per share (1)		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs (2)	Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (2)
April 1-30, 2023	—	$	—	—	828,352
May 1-31, 2023	27,529	$	180.57	27,529	800,823
June 1-30, 2023	24,311	$	206.79	24,311	776,512
Total	51,840			51,840

(1)Average price paid per share is calculated on a settlement basis and excludes commissions.

(2)The share repurchases above were completed pursuant to a program announced in the fourth quarter of 2010 and most recently expanded in May 2022. This repurchase program is not subject to an expiration date.

Item 5. Other Information

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, none of the Company's directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f)

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of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), adopted, terminated or modified a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (as such terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended).

Item 6. Exhibits


Exhibit Number						Description

3.1						Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 18, 2023)

3.2						Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 18, 2023)

10.1						Amendment No. 1, dated June 20, 2023, to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2021, by and among Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. as borrower, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. as administrative agent, and the Lenders party thereto.

31.1						Certification of the Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2						Certification of the Registrant’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1						Certification of the Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101						The following information is formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: August 9, 2023


			VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.
			(Registrant)

			By:			/s/ Michael A. Angerthal
						Michael A. Angerthal
						Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)