Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. on July 2, 2025. The filing reports a corporate governance event regarding the appointment of a new director to the Board of Directors.
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 personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the appointment of Peter Crawford to the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee, effective July 2, 2025. Mr. Crawford previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Charles Schwab from May 2017 to October 2024 and as Managing Director and Advisor from October 2024 through June 2025.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future financial performance. It notes that Mr. Crawford will participate in the Company's customary director compensation program as described in the 2025 Annual Meeting proxy statement and has executed the standard indemnification agreement for directors.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the details of the customary director compensation program in the 2025 Annual Meeting proxy statement.
- Confirm the effective date of Mr. Crawford's service on the Audit Committee.
- Review the standard indemnification agreement referenced in the 2015 Form 10-K (Exhibit 10.14).