Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 3, 2026, with stockholders voting on director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification.

• The Board recommends voting for all nine director nominees, approval of executive compensation, and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor.

• Proxy materials and the 2025 Annual Report are available online, with detailed instructions for voting and meeting participation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote on: (1) election of nine directors, (2) advisory approval of executive compensation, and (3) ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for 2026.

• The Board recommends voting for all proposals.

• Procedures for submitting shareholder proposals and director nominations for the 2027 meeting are outlined, with deadlines and requirements specified.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Seven of nine directors are independent; all committee members are independent.

• Board leadership includes a Chair and a Lead Independent Director, with defined roles and responsibilities.

• Three standing committees: Audit, Compensation, and Governance & Sustainability, each with written charters.

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

• Corporate Governance Guidelines and a Code of Business Conduct are in place.