- Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (DEFA14A)
March 15 2012 - 4:08PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SCHEDULE 14A
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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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Definitive Proxy Statement
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Definitive Additional Materials
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Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12
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GARDNER DENVER, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the 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 May 1, 2012.
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Meeting Information
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GARDNER DENVER, INC.
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Meeting Type:
Annual
Meeting
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For holders as of:
March 2,
2012
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Date:
May 1, 2012
Time:
1:30
PM EDT
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Location:
Embassy Suites
Philadelphia-Valley Forge
888 Chesterbrook
Blvd.
Wayne, PA
19087
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GARDNER DENVER, INC.
1500 LIBERTY RIDGE DRIVE
SUITE 3000
WAYNE, PA
19087
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You are receiving this communication because you
hold shares in the above named company.
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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).
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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
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
FORM 10-K
How to View Online:
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(located on the following page) and visit:
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How to
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www.proxyvote.com
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1-800-579-1639
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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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 April 17, 2012 to
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How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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:
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Have the information that is
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Vote By
Mail:
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Voting Items
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The Board of Directors recommends that you
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vote FOR the following:
Nominees
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposals:
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To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2012;
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To approve the amendment and restatement of the Gardner Denver, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan;
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To cast an advisory vote to approve executive compensation; and
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To transact such other business as may properly come before the annual meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
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