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Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. Virtus Investment Partners disclosed 19 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Virtus Investment Partners reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Aug 07, 2026

Risk Distribution
19Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

Virtus Investment Partners disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks181920212223Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q4Q12025Q2Q4Q12026Q2Showing: Q4, 2024
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedVirtus Investment Partners Risk Factors
Risk Changed (1)
  • Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1
    We may not pay dividends as intended or at all.

    The declaration, payment and determination of the amount of our quarterly dividends may change at any time. In making decisions regarding our dividends, we consider general economic and business conditions as well as our strategic plans and prospects, business and investment opportunities, financial condition and operating results, working capital requirements and anticipated cash needs, contractual and regulatory restrictions (including under the terms of our credit agreement) and other obligations, that may have implications on the payment of distributions by us to our shareholders or by our subsidiaries to us, and such other factors as we may deem relevant. Our ability to pay or increase our dividends maybe subject to restrictions under the terms of our credit agreement. We cannot make any assurances that any dividends, whether quarterly or otherwise, will continue to be paid in the future.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 9 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
19
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Jun 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

we earn substantially all of our revenues based on assets under management that fluctuate based on many factors, and any reduction would negatively impact our revenues and profitability.negatively impact our revenueswe may need to obtain additional capital that may not be available to us in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms, which could have an adverse impact on our business.to obtain additional capitalour insurance policies may not cover all losses and costs to which we may be exposed, which could adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.impact our results of operationswe are subject to multiple tax jurisdictions and any changes in tax laws or unanticipated tax obligations could have an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.subject to multiple tax jurisdictionsour business relies on the ability to attract and retain key employees, and the loss of such employees could negatively affect our financial performance.negatively affect our financial performancewe and our third-party service providers rely on numerous technology systems and any business interruption, security breach, or system failure could negatively impact our business and profitability.our third-party service providers relywe have significant capital invested in marketable securities, which exposes us to earnings volatility as the value of these investments fluctuate, as well as risk of capital loss.exposes us to earnings volatilityour debt agreements contain covenants, required principal repayments and other provisions that could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.adversely affect our financial conditionwe utilize unaffiliated firms to provide investment management services and any matters that adversely impact them or any change in our relationships with them could adversely affect our revenues and profitability.adversely affect our revenuesour business could be harmed by any damage to our reputation and lead to a reduction in our revenues and profitability.damage to our reputation

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 19

Share Price & Shareholder Rights1 | 5.3%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    We have corporate governance provisions that may make an acquisition of us more difficult.

    Certain provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and Delaware law could discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control even if certain shareholders may consider a change of control to be beneficial. These provisions could have the effect of making it more difficult for a third party to acquire, or discourage a third party from attempting to acquire, control of the Company without negotiating with our board of directors. Such provisions could also limit the price that certain investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock, thereby depressing the market price of our common stock. These provisions, among other things: ?Allow our board of directors to issue preferred stock and determine the powers, preferences and rights thereof without shareholder approval;?Prohibit the Company's ability to engage, under certain circumstances, in business combinations with any interested shareholder for three years following the date that the shareholder became an interested shareholder;?Require that special meetings of shareholders be called only by the chairperson of our board of directors; and ?Contain advance notice procedures that shareholders must comply with to nominate candidates to our board of directors or present proposals.

Accounting & Financial Operations1 | 5.3%
Debt & Financing5 | 26.3%
Corporate Activity and Growth2 | 10.5%

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FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.