Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 20, 2026, disclosing that its Board of Directors appointed John T. Boyce as a director and member of the Audit Committee, effective August 19, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New Director: John T. Boyce was appointed to the Virtus Investment Partners Board of Directors, effective August 19, 2026.
  • Audit Committee: Mr. Boyce will serve as a member of the Board's Audit Committee.
  • Prior Role: Mr. Boyce served as head of North America distribution for Insight Investment, a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, from 2018 to 2023.
  • Earlier Experience: He was managing director, head of North American distribution at Standard Life Investments from 2012 to 2018.
  • Compensation: Mr. Boyce will receive a pro rata portion of the annual cash retainer and equity compensation award for the remainder of the 2026 Board service year, consistent with the company's non-employee director compensation program.
  • No Arrangements: According to the filing, there is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Boyce and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director.

Virtus Investment Partners Board Expansion: Boyce Appointment Details

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE:VRTS) disclosed in an 8-K filed August 20, 2026, that its Board of Directors voted on August 19, 2026, to appoint John T. Boyce as a director. The appointment was made under Item 5.02(d) of Form 8-K, covering the election of directors. Mr. Boyce will also join the Board's Audit Committee, according to the filing.

The filing outlines Mr. Boyce's professional background. He served as head of North America distribution for Insight Investment, a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, from 2018 to 2023. Before that, he held the role of managing director, head of North American distribution at Standard Life Investments from 2012 to 2018. No additional background details are provided in the filing.

On compensation, the filing states that Mr. Boyce will be paid in accordance with the company's existing compensation program for non-employee directors, receiving a pro rata portion of the annual cash retainer and equity compensation for the remainder of the 2026 Board service year. The filing further notes that Mr. Boyce will enter into the company's standard indemnity agreement for directors, the form of which was previously filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2023. The filing states that Mr. Boyce "does not have a material interest in any transaction that is required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K," and that there is no family relationship between Mr. Boyce and any of the company's other directors or executive officers.

What Was Disclosed

Virtus Investment Partners reported the election of John T. Boyce to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective August 19, 2026, along with his professional background, compensation terms, and confirmation that no material conflicts or special arrangements exist regarding his appointment.