Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. to Hold Virtual Annual Meeting

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Artisan Partners Asset Management (NYSE: APAM) has announced a shift to a virtual format for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders due to COVID-19 health concerns. The meeting will take place on June 2, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Shareholders of record as of April 8, 2020, can participate by accessing the virtual meeting link using the password 'artisan2020' and their voter control number. Proxy votes can be submitted online or via mail prior to the meeting.

Positive

• Transitioning to a virtual meeting format allows for enhanced safety for shareholders during the pandemic.
• Encouraging shareholders to vote in advance promotes engagement and participation.

Negative

• Shareholders are unable to attend the Annual Meeting in person, which may reduce direct engagement.

MILWAUKEE, May 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: APAM) (the “Company”) today announced that due to the continued public health and safety concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Company has changed the location for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Company will hold the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., Pacific Time, in a virtual meeting format only. Shareholders will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person.

Shareholders of record at the close of business on April 8, 2020, the record date, may access, participate in and vote at the Annual Meeting. The meeting will be hosted at https://web.lumiagm.com/223044778 and will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m., Pacific Time. Shareholders will need both (1) the password (artisan2020) and (2) their voter control number to log-in to the Annual Meeting. For shareholders of record, the voter control number can be found on the proxy card or notice of Internet availability previously distributed by the Company. Information regarding how shareholders who hold shares in street name through a bank, broker or other institution may access and vote at the Annual Meeting can be found in the Company’s supplemental proxy materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2020. The supplemental proxy materials are also posted on the Company’s website at www.apam.com.

Shareholders may continue to submit their proxy in advance of the Annual Meeting via the Internet or by mailing a completed proxy card. We encourage shareholders to vote and submit their proxy in advance of the Annual Meeting using one of these methods.

About Artisan Partners

Artisan Partners is a global investment management firm that provides a broad range of high value-added investment strategies to sophisticated clients around the world. Since 1994, the firm has been committed to attracting experienced, disciplined investment professionals to manage client assets. Artisan Partners’ autonomous investment teams oversee a diverse range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes. Strategies are offered through various investment vehicles to accommodate a broad range of client mandates.

Source: Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.

Investor Relations Inquiries

Makela Taphorn
866.632.1770
ir@artisanpartners.com

FAQ

When is the Artisan Partners Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled?

The Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

How can shareholders participate in the Artisan Partners Annual Meeting?

Shareholders can participate virtually by visiting https://web.lumiagm.com/223044778 and using the password 'artisan2020' along with their voter control number.

What is the record date for the Artisan Partners Annual Meeting?

The record date for the Annual Meeting is April 8, 2020.

Can shareholders vote in advance of the Artisan Partners Annual Meeting?

Yes, shareholders can submit their proxy votes via the Internet or by mailing a completed proxy card before the Annual Meeting.