Risks for ARTISAN PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC (APAM)

Here are some interesting risks from the recent filings of ARTISAN PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. Our algorithms work hard to highlight risks unique to this company.

The loss of key investment professionals or members of our senior management team could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, a substantial portion of our total assets under management is in six of our strategies, several of which are closed to most new investors and client relationships.

The historical returns of our existing investment strategies may not be indicative of their future results or of the investment strategies we may develop in the future.

Difficult market conditions can adversely affect our business in many ways, including by reducing the value of our assets under management and causing clients to withdraw funds, each of which could materially reduce our revenues and adversely affect our financial condition.

The significant growth we have experienced over the past decade has been and may continue to be difficult to sustain.

Failure to properly address conflicts of interest could harm our reputation or cause clients to withdraw funds, each of which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.