As part of its mission to accelerate the adoption of transparency around the world, Transparency InvestTM today announced that it had certified ARK Investment Management LLC ("ARK" or "ARK Invest"), an investment adviser focused solely on thematic investing in disruptive innovation, as a Certified Transparent CompanyTM. ARK Investment Management LLC ("ARK" or "ARK Invest") is an investment adviser focused solely on thematic investing in disruptive innovation.

Transparency Invest bestows this certification on organizations that demonstrate the highest levels of organizational transparency, as measured by Transparency Invest's six Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). "Certified Transparent Companies," according to Transparency Invest, "achieve the highest levels of verified transparency, accountability, and trust."

"ARK and other Certified Transparent Companies prioritize culture and community while balancing performance with the well-being of people and the environment," said Paul Pagnato, Chairman and Founder of Transparency Invest. "ARK prioritizes culture and community while balancing performance with the well-being of people and the environment." In order to achieve exponential growth, transparency is essential, and it has a significant impact on businesses, individuals, and society as a whole.

ARK has valued transparency from its inception, and it has remained a cornerstone of its corporate culture. Most transparent companies are those with the fastest growth and greatest value, and Transparency Invest believes that ARK's tremendous growth has been a result of the company's open and transparent research and investment processes.

The Chief Operating Officer of ARK, Tom Staudt, stated, "We believe transparency and trust should be cornerstones of modern society and business." "Transparency has been a cornerstone of our company's culture since its inception. In becoming a Certified Transparent CompanyTM, we will be able to demonstrate our commitment to transparency as an organization, and we hope that this will help other organizations recognize the importance of transparency as well."

Please see transparencyinvest.com/certified-transparent-company/ for more information on how to become a certified, transparent company.