Colson Eric R 4

What Happened
Eric R. Colson, a reported 10% owner of Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM), was granted 44,410 shares of Class A common stock on March 2, 2026. The shares were reported at $0.00 per share in the Form 4 (transaction code A — award/grant); the filing shows the acquisition as an award rather than an open-market purchase or sale. The grant is subject to transfer restrictions until the shares vest.

Key Details

• Transaction date: March 2, 2026 (reported in Form 4 filed same day).
• Transaction type/code: Award/Grant (A).
• Shares granted: 44,410 Class A shares at $0.00 (reported acquisition value $0).
• Shares owned after transaction: not disclosed in this filing.
• Footnote: The shares were awarded under the Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan and may not be transferred until vested.
• Timeliness: Filing reports the same transaction date and appears timely.

Context
This is a restricted share award (compensation grant), not an open-market buy or sale. Such awards typically vest over time or upon meeting performance/tenure conditions; they do not indicate an immediate cash transaction and their ultimate value depends on the company’s stock price and the vesting terms. As a 10% owner, Colson is a significant insider — this filing documents compensation-related equity rather than an investment sentiment trade.