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WRITER’S DIRECT DIAL NUMBER: (202) 508-4671
September 7, 2012
VIA EDGAR
Filing Desk
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Artisan Partners Funds, Inc.: File Nos. 033- 88316 and 811-8932
Dear Sir or Madam:
On behalf of Artisan Partners Funds, Inc. (“Artisan Funds”) and pursuant to Rule 14a-6(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, accompanying this letter for electronic filing are the following materials for use in connection with a combined special meeting of shareholders of Artisan Funds (the “Meeting”): (i) a notice of meeting, (ii) a preliminary proxy statement and (iii) a form of proxy card. The Meeting is being called for the purpose described in the enclosed notice of meeting.
Artisan Funds expects to begin mailing the proxy materials to shareholders on or about September 26, 2012.
If you have any questions concerning this filing, please call me at (202) 508-4671 or my colleague Jimena Acuña Smith at (415) 315-2306.
| Sincerely, | ||||||
| /s/ Rajib Chanda | ||||||
| Rajib Chanda | ||||||
