Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
April 28 2017 - 12:16PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
Filed by the
Registrant ☒ Filed by a party other than the
Registrant ☐
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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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CERUS
CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
N/A
(Name of Person(s)
Filing Proxy Statement if other than the Registrant)
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No fee required.
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
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Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing
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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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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on June 7, 2017.
CERUS CORPORATION
CERUS CORPORATION
ATTN: LORI ROLL
2550 STANWELL DRIVE
CONCORD, CA 94520
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
For holders as of:
April 13, 2017
Date:
June 7, 2017
Time:
9:00 a.m., PDT
Location:
CERUS CORPORATION
2550 Stanwell Drive
Concord, CA 94520
Meeting Directions:
For driving directions to the meeting, please visit: www.cerus.com/About-Cerus/map-and-directions-usa/default.aspx
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You are receiving this
communication because you hold shares in the company named above.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This
communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND
PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed
in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you
want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
1)
BY INTERNET
: www.proxyvote.com
2)
BY TELEPHONE
: 1-800-579-1639
3)
BY E-MAIL*
: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
* If requesting materials by e-mail,
please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed
above on or before May 24, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery.
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How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person:
Many stockholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by
the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
Vote By Internet:
To vote now by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com.
Have the
information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail:
You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
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Voting Items
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR
ALL of the nominees for director set forth in Proposal 1 and FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 4.
1. To elect the following three nominees for director to the Board of Directors of the Company
to hold office until the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Nominees:
01) Timothy B. Anderson
02) Bruce C. Cozadd
03) William M. Greenman
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2. To approve an amendment and restatement of the Companys 2008 Equity Incentive Plan to
increase the aggregate number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance thereunder by 6,000,000 shares and to make certain other changes thereto as described further in the Proxy Statement.
3. To approve, on an
advisory basis, of the compensation of the Companys named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
4. To ratify the selection by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of
Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for its fiscal year ending December 31, 2017.
NOTE: The shares represented by this proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed by the undersigned stockholder(s). If no direction
is made, this proxy will be voted For All of the nominees set forth in Proposal 1 and For Proposals 2, 3 and 4. If any other matters are properly brought before the meeting, the persons named on this proxy will vote on those
matters in accordance with their best judgment.
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