Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the 2017 annual meeting of stockholders for Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., held on June 2, 2017. The filing details the results of matters submitted to a vote by security holders.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Election of Directors
All seven nominees were re-elected. The voting results were as follows:
- Matthew R. Barger: 113,777,714 For; 1,281,925 Withheld
- Seth W. Brennan: 96,864,673 For; 18,194,966 Withheld
- Eric R. Colson: 113,476,921 For; 1,582,718 Withheld
- Tench Coxe: 96,864,523 For; 18,195,116 Withheld
- Stephanie G. DiMarco: 114,188,142 For; 871,497 Withheld
- Jeffery A. Joerres: 96,190,898 For; 18,868,741 Withheld
- Andrew A. Ziegler: 114,304,706 For; 754,933 Withheld
There were 2,303,452 broker non-votes for each director nominee.
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The appointment was ratified by stockholders.
- For: 115,480,529
- Against: 1,840,614
- Abstain: 41,948
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. For further details on the proposals, the filing references the Company's proxy statement dated April 17, 2017.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the re-election of the board of directors, noting the significant number of withheld votes for nominees Seth W. Brennan, Tench Coxe, and Jeffery A. Joerres.
- Confirm the ratification of the independent auditor with a strong majority of votes cast in favor.
- Review the April 17, 2017 proxy statement for context regarding the director nominees and the accounting firm appointment.