Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 4, 2025, with voting on director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification.

• Seven directors are nominated for election, with significant board leadership transitions planned post-meeting.

• 2024 saw strong financial results, including 7.3% AUM growth and 14% revenue growth, with a focus on expanding investment capabilities and sustainability initiatives.

• Executive compensation remains highly performance-based, with 93% of CEO pay tied to performance and a continued emphasis on long-term value creation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include electing seven directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor.

• The board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2026 meeting by December 18, 2025, and director nominations between February 4 and March 6, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Five of seven director nominees are independent; 60% of independent nominees are women, and 20% are ethnically diverse.

• Board leadership will transition, with Mr. Colson becoming Executive Chair and Mr. Gottlieb becoming CEO.

• The board has Audit, Compensation, and Governance & Sustainability Committees, all fully independent.

• Annual board and committee self-evaluations are conducted for effectiveness.