[8-K] ARTISAN PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. reported that it issued a press release disclosing preliminary assets under management as of July 31, 2025. The 8-K states the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into the Company’s filings. The filing itself does not include AUM figures or additional financial data, but formally makes the press release part of the Company’s public record. The report is signed by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine disclosure of preliminary AUM via an incorporated press release; no figures in the 8-K, so investor impact is limited until Exhibit 99.1 is reviewed.

The filing communicates that Artisan Partners issued a press release reporting preliminary assets under management as of July 31, 2025, and incorporates that release as Exhibit 99.1. Because the 8-K text contains no AUM amounts or performance metrics, the filing itself provides transparency on disclosure but offers insufficient data to change financial assessments. Investors must read Exhibit 99.1 for the actual AUM figures and any commentary on inflows, outflows, or market drivers.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Filing demonstrates procedural compliance and timely disclosure practices; materiality depends on the numbers published in the attached press release.

The 8-K properly incorporates the press release by reference and deems it “filed,” which satisfies public-disclosure requirements. The filing documents the corporate process for reporting preliminary AUM but does not itself present material metrics. From a governance perspective, the company followed standard disclosure protocol; assessment of material impact requires the content of Exhibit 99.1.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2025

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-35826

45-0969585

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission file number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

875 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 800

Milwaukee, WI 53202

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(414) 390-6100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share

APAM

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

                             Emerging growth company ☐

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. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events

On August 11, 2025, Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting certain information about the Company’s preliminary assets under management as of July 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 8.01, including the exhibit incorporated herein by reference, shall be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall be deemed incorporated by reference in the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit Number						Description of Exhibit
99.1						Press Release of Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. dated August 11, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.

Date: August 11, 2025

By:						/s/ Charles J. Daley, Jr.
Name:						Charles J. Daley, Jr.
Title:						Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What did Artisan Partners (APAM) disclose in this 8-K?

The company disclosed it issued a press release reporting preliminary assets under management as of July 31, 2025, and attached that release as Exhibit 99.1.

Does the 8-K include the actual AUM figures?

No. The 8-K states the press release reports preliminary AUM, but the filing text does not include any AUM amounts.

Where can I find the AUM numbers referenced in the filing?

In Exhibit 99.1, the press release incorporated by reference into the 8-K.

What period do the preliminary AUM figures cover?

Preliminary assets under management are reported as of July 31, 2025.

Who signed the 8-K on behalf of Artisan Partners?

The report was signed by Charles J. Daley, Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.