Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: April 29, 2014
Reporting Period: Three months ended March 31, 2014
This filing announces the issuance of a press release and presentation materials detailing consolidated financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2014. The specific financial data is contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which are incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a notification of results and does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are located in the referenced press release and presentation materials (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) rather than the body of this 8-K filing.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached exhibits for comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company issued a press release and presentation materials on April 29, 2014, to communicate its results.
Legal Disclaimer: The information furnished in this Item 2.02, including the exhibits, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section. It shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any other filing unless expressly set forth by specific reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q1 2014 revenue, net income, and earnings per share figures.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 (Presentation Materials) for asset under management (AUM) trends and margin analysis.
- Verify year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter growth rates in the attached exhibits.
- Check for any forward-looking statements or guidance updates included in the presentation materials.