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Artisan Partners Limited Partnership has expanded its stake in Luxfer Holdings PLC by adding 149,807 shares to its portfolio. The transaction was completed at a price of $12.18 per share, bringing Artisan Partners' total holdings in Luxfer Holdings to 1,403,485 shares, representing 5.20% of its portfolio. Luxfer Holdings PLC is an industrial manufacturer specializing in materials engineering, with key segments in Elektron, Gas Cylinders, and Graphic Arts. The company has a market capitalization of $331.875 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.78.

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership has recently increased its investment in Luxfer Holdings PLC by acquiring an additional 149,807 shares. The transaction was executed at a price of $12.18 per share, elevating Artisan Partners' total holdings in Luxfer Holdings to 1,403,485 shares, which represents 5.20% of its portfolio [1].

Luxfer Holdings PLC, an industrial manufacturer specializing in materials engineering, operates key segments in Elektron, Gas Cylinders, and Graphic Arts. The company has a market capitalization of $331.875 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.78 [3].

The acquisition follows a pattern of strategic investments by Artisan Partners, which has been reporting a consistent increase in its assets under management. As of the latest quarter, the firm's AUM stood at approximately $175 billion [2].

The filing, reported under Schedule 13G, indicates that the shares were acquired on behalf of discretionary clients of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership. The filing certifies that the stake was not acquired to influence control, suggesting a passive, regulatory-disclosure-driven position rather than an activist intent [1].

Artisan Partners has demonstrated a neutral stance in terms of voting and dispositive power, sharing these rights among its stakeholders. This approach underscores the firm's commitment to responsible investment practices and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Investors should monitor Luxfer Holdings' financial performance and market trends to assess the potential impact of Artisan Partners' expanded stake. The company's recent dividend announcement, with a quarterly payout of $0.13 per share, also reflects its commitment to shareholder value [3].

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/LXFR/schedule-13g-luxfer-holdings-plc-sec-filing-b3ccf18f5343.html
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/artisan-partners-asset-management-reports-july-aum-of-about-175-billion-ce7c5ed3de81f425
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/luxfer-nyselxfr-shares-cross-below-two-hundred-day-moving-average-should-you-sell-2025-08-12/