Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
April 21 2017 - 12:05PM
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 ☒ 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 under §240.14a-12
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The Advisory
Board Company
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(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
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Date Filed:
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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote ***
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
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Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 31, 2017
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THE ADVISORY BOARD COMPANY
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Meeting Information
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Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
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For holders as of:
April 13, 2017
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Date:
May 31, 2017
Time:
10:00 AM EDT
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Location:
The Advisory Board Company
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2445 M Street, N.W.,
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Washington, DC 20037
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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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Broadridge Internal Use Only
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Form
10-K 2.
Notice & Proxy Statement
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:
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1)
BY INTERNET
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www.proxyvote.com
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2)
BY TELEPHONE
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1-800-579-1639
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3)
BY E-MAIL*
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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* 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 17, 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:
If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a
legal proxy.
To do so, please follow the instructions at
www.proxyvote.com
or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. 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.
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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.
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Internal Use
Only
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Vote By Mail:
You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.
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Voting items
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
1
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Election of Directors
Nominees
1A Sanju K.
Bansal
1B David
L. Felsenthal
1C Peter J. Grua
1D Nancy Killefer
1E
Kelt Kindick
1F Robert W.
Musslewhite
1G
Mark R. Neaman
1H
Leon D. Shapiro
1I LeAnne
M. Zumwalt
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following
proposal(s):
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Ratification of the
selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the companys independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017.
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3
Approval of 2009 incentive
plan amendment as described in the accompanying Proxy Statement.
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Approval, by an advisory
vote, of The Advisory Board Companys named executive officer compensation as described in the accompanying Proxy Statement.
The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal:
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Advisory vote on whether The
Advisory Board Company should hold an advisory vote by stockholders to approve the companys named executive officer compensation every 1, 2 or 3 years.
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Voting items Continued
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Reserved for Broadridge Internal Control Information
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NOTE:
Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. The True Record Date is April 14, 2017. Due to this day being
a NYSE holiday, the Record Date appears as April 13, 2017.
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THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO
BANKS AND BROKERS
AS REQUIRED BY
THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
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