Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (www.artisanpartners.com) is an investment management company that provides a range of the United States, non-United States and global investment strategies, each of which is managed by one of its investment teams. The Company provides a diverse range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes and strategies are offered through various investment vehicles. The Company offers its investment management services primarily to institutions and through intermediaries that operate with institutional-like decision-making processes and have long-term investment horizons. The Company provides investment management services to separate accounts, mutual funds, and other pooled investment vehicles. The Company's Investment securities consist of nonconsolidated investments in shares of Artisan Funds, Artisan Global Funds, and Artisan Private Funds.

• Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.