Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is a global multi-asset investment platform focused on providing value-added active investment strategies. The Company is focused on attracting, retaining and developing talented investment professionals by creating an environment in which each investment team is provided with ample resources and support, transparent and direct financial incentives, investment autonomy, and a long-term time horizon. The Company offers its investment management capabilities primarily to institutions and through intermediaries that operate with institutional-like decision-making processes by means of separate accounts and pooled vehicles. It accesses traditional institutional clients primarily through relationships with investment consultants. It accesses other institutional-like investors through consultants, alliances with defined contribution/401(k) platforms and relationships with financial advisors and broker-dealers.