Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
June 16 2017 - 12:08PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
SCHEDULE
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(RULE 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN
PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
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Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the
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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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American Superconductor Corporation
(Name of Registrant as Specified In
Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy
Statement, if Other than Registrant)
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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on July 27, 2017
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Meeting Information
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AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR CORPORATION
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Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
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For holders as of:
June 05, 2017
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Date:
July 27, 2017
Time:
8:30 AM EDT
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Location:
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American Superconductor Corp.
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64 Jackson Road
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AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR CORPORATION
64 JACKSON ROAD
DEVENS, MA 01434-4020
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Devens, MA 01434
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares
in the above named company.
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:
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1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual
Report
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 July 13, 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 shareholder 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
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 the following:
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1.
Election of Directors
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Nominees
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01 Vikram S. Budhraja 02 Arthur H. House 03 Pamela F.
Lenehan 04 Daniel P. McGahn 05 David R. Oliver, Jr.
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06 John W. Wood, Jr.
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2. and 3.
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2.
To ratify the selection by the Audit Committee
of the Board of Directors of RSM US LLP as AMSCs independent registered public accounting firm for the current fiscal year.
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To approve, on an advisory basis, the
compensation of AMSCs named executive officers.
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote 3 YEARS on the following proposal:
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To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency
of future advisory votes on the compensation of AMSCs named executive officers.
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NOTE:
To transact such other business as may properly come before the annual meeting or any continuation, postponement or adjournment thereof.
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