Virtu Financial's Q1 Net Income Hits $111.3 Million, Prepares for CFO Transition

Wednesday, 24/04/2024 | 11:04 GMT by Tareq Sikder

The firm's revenues surged to $642.8 million, fuelled by a trading income of $408.1 million.

Cindy Lee, the current Deputy CFO, will assume the role of CFO on August 1, 2024.

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In the latest financial report released by Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT), covering the first quarter of 2024, the company showcased robust performance. Virtu reported a net income of $111.3 million, alongside a notable Normalized Adjusted Net Income of $124.3 million.

Q1 Performance: Revenues Surge to $642.8 Million

Driving these figures was the company's total revenues, which soared to $642.8 million, buoyed by a substantial trading income, net, of $408.1 million. Virtu's net income margin was reported at 17.3%.

Further highlighting its financial strength, Virtu reported an Adjusted Net Trading Income of $366.9 million. The company's operational prowess was evident in its Adjusted EBITDA figure, which amounted to $202.8 million, accompanied by an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 55.3%.

Meanwhile, 360T and Virtu Financial have forged a strategic partnership to provide integrated FX Trading Analytics and Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) services, as reported by Finance Magnates. Through this collaboration, clients of 360T can leverage Virtu’s Trading Analytics to monitor and analyze their trading activity on the platform. Virtu's FX Trading Analytics and TCA offer data-driven insights aimed at optimizing FX trading for corporate treasurers and asset managers.

Announcing CFO Transition, Senior Role Continues

Cindy Lee, currently the Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Virtu Financial, is set to assume the role of CFO on August 1, 2024. This transition follows the company's long-term succession planning. Sean Galvin, the current CFO since 2020, will continue with Virtu in a senior capacity to facilitate a smooth leadership transition.

With a background in financial services, Lee joined Virtu in 2011 and has held various positions in global finance. As Deputy CFO, she has overseen global finance and corporate treasury functions. Lee played a key role in automating financial processes and expanding the finance team. Her contributions were vital to Virtu's IPO in 2015 and the integration of acquisitions like KCG in 2017 and ITG in 2019.

Prior to joining Virtu, Lee worked at The Royal Bank of Scotland and Deloitte & Touche as an auditor. She holds both a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut.