Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. on October 1, 2020. The filing reports a corporate governance event regarding the appointment of a new member 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 Jennifer A. Barbetta to the Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2020. Ms. Barbetta brings significant experience as a Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Starwood Capital Group, having previously served for over 23 years in various leadership roles at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future financial performance. Regarding compensation, Ms. Barbetta will receive the same base compensation as other non-employee directors, as detailed in the Company's 2020 definitive proxy statement. She has also executed the Company's standard indemnification agreement for directors.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the biographical details and prior employment history of Jennifer A. Barbetta.
- Review the Company's 2020 definitive proxy statement to confirm the specific base compensation amount for non-employee directors.
- Confirm the execution of the standard director indemnification agreement referenced in the 2015 Form 10-K.