Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 29 2017 - 3:06PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
Filed by the
Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant
Check the appropriate box:
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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12
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SOTHEBYS
(Name of
Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
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Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the
previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
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SOTHEBYS
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IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION
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Vote by Internet
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Go to
www.investorvote.com/BID
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Or scan the QR code with your smartphone
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Follow the steps outlined on the secure website
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Sothebys Stockholder Meeting to be Held on Friday, May 12, 2017
Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual stockholders meeting are available
on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important!
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and
review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The proxy statement and annual report to stockholders are available at:
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Easy Online Access A Convenient Way to View Proxy Materials and Vote
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When you go online to view materials, you can also vote
your shares.
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Step
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Go to
www.investorvote.com/BID
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Step
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Click on the icon on the right to view current meeting materials.
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Step
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Return to the investorvote.com window and follow the instructions on the screen to log in.
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Step
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Make your selection as instructed on each screen to select delivery preferences and vote.
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When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future
materials.
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Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials If you want to receive a copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed
on the reverse side on or before April 28, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery.
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Dear Sothebys Stockholder:
The 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of SOTHEBYS (the Company) will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017, at the Companys offices
located at 1334 York Avenue, New York, New York, at 9:00 a.m., local time, for the following purposes:
Proposals to be considered at the Annual
Meeting:
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Election of the following twelve (12) individuals as directors: 01 Jessica M. Bibliowicz; 02 Linus W. L. Cheung ; 03 Kevin C. Conroy; 04 Domenico De Sole; 05 The Duke of Devonshire; 06 Daniel S. Loeb; 07 Olivier
Reza; 08 Marsha E. Simms; 09 Thomas S. Smith, Jr.; 10 Diana L. Taylor, 11 Dennis M. Weibling and 12 Harry J. Wilson.
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Advisory vote on executive compensation.
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Advisory vote on the frequency of the executive compensation proposal.
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Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2017.
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Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote
FOR
Proposals 1, 2 and 4 and
EVERY YEAR
on Proposal 3.
The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on March 17, 2017 as the record date (the Record Date) for determining the
stockholders that are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the annual meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
Stockholders of record as of the Record Date are encouraged and cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting.
PLEASE NOTE YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE.
To vote your shares you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to
receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice with you.
Meeting Location:
Sothebys
1334 York Avenue
New York, New York 10021
Directions to Meeting:
These may be obtained on the internet at
http://investor.shareholder.com/bid/proxy.cfm
The following Proxy Materials are available for you to review online:
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The Companys 2017 Proxy Statement;
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The Company Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2016 (which is not deemed to be part of the official proxy soliciting materials); and
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Any amendments to the foregoing materials that are required to be furnished to stockholders.
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Heres how to order a copy of the proxy materials and select a future delivery preference:
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Paper copies:
Current and future paper delivery requests can be submitted via the telephone, Internet or email options
below.
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Email copies:
Current and future email delivery requests must be submitted via the Internet following the instructions
below. If you request an email copy of current materials you will receive an email with a link to the materials.
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PLEASE NOTE:
You must use the number in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a set of proxy materials.
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Internet
Go to
www.investorvote.com/BID.
Follow the
instructions to log in and order a copy of the current meeting materials and submit your preference for email or paper delivery of future meeting materials.
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Telephone
Call us free of charge at
1-866-641-4276
and follow the instructions to log in and order a paper copy of the materials by mail for the current meeting. You can
also submit a preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings.
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Email
Send email to investorvote@computershare.com with
Proxy Materials Sothebys in the subject line. Include in the message your full name and address, plus the number located in the shaded bar on the reverse, and state in the email that you want a paper copy of current meeting
materials. You can also state your preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings.
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To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of the
proxy materials must be received by April 28, 2017.
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