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Mutual Funds
- Ariel Fund
  Invests in high quality, undervalued small- and medium-sized companies
- Ariel Appreciation Fund
  Invests in high quality, undervalued medium-sized companies
- Ariel Focus Fund
  Invests in a concentrated number of high quality, undervalued companies across all market capitalization ranges
- Ariel Discovery Fund
  Invests in deeply undervalued small companies
- Ariel International Fund
  Invests in undervalued, quality franchises in overseas markets
- Ariel Global Fund
  Invests in undervalued, quality franchises in markets around the world
Separate Accounts
- Ariel Small Cap Value
  Invests in high quality, undervalued small companies
- Ariel Small/Mid Cap Value
  Invests in high quality, undervalued small- and medium-sized companies
- Ariel Mid Cap Value
  Invests in high quality, undervalued medium-sized companies
- Ariel Focused Value
  Invests in a concentrated number of high quality, undervalued companies across all market capitalization ranges
- Ariel Micro-Cap Value (closed)
  Invests in deeply undervalued micro-cap companies
- Ariel Small Cap Deep Value
  Invests in deeply undervalued small companies
- Ariel International (DM)
  Invests in undervalued, quality franchises in overseas markets
- Ariel International (DM/EM)
  Invests in undervalued, quality franchises in overseas and emerging markets
- Ariel Global
  Invests in undervalued, quality franchises in markets around the world
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Literature & Forms

Prospectus, Reports & Fact Sheets

Applications & Forms

Shareholder Account Maintenance

Account Maintenance Forms

Account Ownership Change Form

Please use this form to make the following ownership changes to your non-IRA Ariel Investments account(s):

From an Individual Account to a Joint Tenant Account
From a Joint Tenant Account to an Individual Account because of the death of an account owner, divorce or other situation
From an Individual or Joint Tenant Account to a Trust
From an UGMA/UTMA Account to an Individual Account due to the minor reaching the age of majority
UGMA/UTMA change of custodian

Purchase Stub

Complete this form to make an additional purchase into your Ariel account.

Address Change Form

Please use this form to update your address on your Ariel Investments account(s).

Banking Instructions and Automatic Investment Form

Please use this form to add or change banking instructions (i.e., new account number and/or new financial institution) or to begin an Automatic Investment Program (AIP) for your pre-existing Ariel Investments account(s).

Cost Basis Method Election Form

Use this form to make the initial Cost Basis Method election for your non-retirement account or to change a previously elected method.

Designation of Retirement Account Beneficiary Form

Use this form to designate beneficiaries for your IRA account. If designating beneficiaries to an Individual or Joint account, please use our Designation of Transfer on Death Form (TOD) instead.

Designation of Transfer on Death Form (TOD)

Use this form to designate beneficiaries for your Individual or Joint account. If designating beneficiaries to an IRA account, please use our Designation of Retirement Account Beneficiary Form instead.

IRA & Coverdell Education Savings Account Distribution Request Form

Use this form to redeem shares from your IRA account, process a conversion or request a recharacterization. A signature guarantee* may be required to complete your request (see form for details).

* A signature guarantee verifies the authenticity of your signature and is designed to protect you and the Funds from fraudulent activities. It can be obtained from a commercial bank, savings bank, credit union or broker-dealer who participates in a signature guarantee program. Please note, you need to be a customer of the financial institution in order to receive a signature guarantee. A notary public cannot provide a signature guarantee. For more information refer to our Full Prospectus.

IRA Required Minimum Distribution Form

Use this form to request a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your Ariel Investments IRA.

Name Change Form

Please use this form to change your name on your Ariel Investments account(s). Be sure to include a copy of your legal name change document (e.g., a marriage certificate or divorce decree).

Payroll Direct Deposit Form

Use this form to establish an automatic investment program (AIP) through your employer’s payroll. Please complete a form for each mutual fund you wish to establish an AIP and submit it to your payroll department for processing.

Redemption Request Form

Please complete this form to redeem more than $50,000 from an Ariel Investments (non-retirement) account or if you want to send proceeds from a redemption to an address or bank account that is not currently on file. A signature guarantee* is required to complete your request.

Tax Forms

W-9 : Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

IRS Form 5305-SEP: SEP IRA Contribution Agreement

W4-P: Withholding Certificate for pension or annuity payments

Shareholder Announcements

2016 Distributions

Final income distribution and final capital gains distribution details are both now available.

Lowered Expense Caps

We have decreased the expense caps for the Investor and Institutional share classes of Ariel International Fund and Ariel Global Fund.

Quarterly Report

Our 3/31/17 semi-annual report is now available.

2016 Tax Forms

Find tax form information, mailing dates, and which forms apply to you.

Contact Ariel Investments

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Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM CT
800-292-7435

Mailing Address

Ariel Investment Trust
c/o U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0701

Overnight Address

Ariel Investment Trust
c/o U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 East Michigan Street, Floor 3
Milwaukee, WI 53202-5207
(Phone: 800-292-7435)

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