[February 15, 2013]

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Artio Global Investors Inc.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Artio Global Investors Inc. ("Artio" or the "Company") (NYSE:ART) related to the proposed acquisition of the Company by Aberdeen (News - Alert) Asset Management. The transaction is valued at approximately $175 million or $2.75 per share.

This investigation concerns whether the Board of Directors of Artio breached their fiduciary duties to stockholders by failing to adequately shop the Company before agreeing to enter into the proposed transaction, and whether the Cmpany has disclosed all material information to shareholders about the transaction. The Company has seen substantial recent growth. Its share price has skyrocketed from $1.78 on November 21, 2012 to $2.14 on February 11, 2013.

If you are a shareholder of Artio, if you have information or would like to learn more about our investigation, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, Toll Free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.

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