Important Communication Regarding Artio Global Investors
Additional Facts (2/25/13)
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Q: Post-transition, will the Artio mutual funds begin offering other share classes similar to the multi-class pricing that currently exists with many Aberdeen funds?
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A: The Artio Global Funds will transition to Aberdeen in their existing form (Class A and Class I shares). No post-transition plans regarding additional share classes have been announced.
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Q: Will the Artio mutual fund conversion create a taxable event for shareholders?
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A: We do not currently expect, based on current market conditions, the transition will result in a taxable event for shareholders.
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Q: Will there be any change to the Artio mutual funds’ expense ratios?
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A: Aberdeen has stated that it does not currently expect to make any changes to the current fee structures of Artio Global Funds. In addition, Aberdeen has stated that it currently expects to honor all existing voluntary and contractual obligations regarding management fees and fund net operating expense caps through February 2014.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE MERGER WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC:
In connection with the proposed merger, Artio Global will file a proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “
SEC
”).
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION
. Investors may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement (when available) and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC from the SEC’s website at
http://www.sec.gov
. In addition, investors will be able to obtain, without charge, a copy of the proxy statement and other relevant documents (when available) at Artio Global’s Website at
www.artioglobal.com
or by contacting Artio Global’s investor relations department by phone at 212-297-3891 or by e-mail at
ir@artioglobal.com
Artio Global and its directors, executive officers and other members of its management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Artio Global’s shareholders with respect to the merger. Information about Artio Global’s directors and executive officers and their ownership of Artio Global’s common stock is set forth in the proxy statement for Artio Global’s 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 19, 2012, Artio Global’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which was filed with the SEC on February 29, 2012, and Artio Global’s Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on May 14, 2012, October 30, 2012, December 14, 2012, January 9, 2013 and January 30, 2013. Shareholders and investors may obtain additional information regarding the interests of Artio Global and its directors and executive officers in the merger, which may be different than those of Artio Global’s shareholders generally, by reading the proxy statement and other relevant documents regarding the merger, which will be filed with the SEC.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:
This document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this document, the words “believe”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “project”,
“should”, “would”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of important factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause the actual results to be materially different from those reflected in such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: legal or regulatory proceedings or other matters that affect the timing or ability to complete the proposed merger as contemplated or affect the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to consummation of the proposed merger; the possibility of disruption to our business from the proposed merger including increased costs and diversion of management time and resources, making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships, including relationships with clients; the inability to retain key personnel in advance of completion of the proposed merger; contractual risks including termination of client contracts or non-performance of vendor contracts; developments beyond the companies’ control, including but not limited to changes in domestic or global economic conditions; the risk that the proposed merger is not completed; and other financial, operational and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in Artio Global’s cautionary statements in its filings with the SEC, such as Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K. Investors and security holders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this document. Artio Global does not undertake any obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document. For more information, see Artio Global’s filings with the SEC.
