Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
June 23 2017 - 4:34PM
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 Pursuant to 240.14a-12
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ABIOMED, 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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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
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Date Filed:
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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 August 9, 2017
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Meeting
Information
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ABIOMED, INC.
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Meeting Type:
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Annual Meeting
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For holders as of:
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June 12, 2017
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Date:
August 9, 2017
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Time:
8:00 AM ET
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Location:
Mandarin
Oriental
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776 Boylston Street
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Boston, Massachusetts 02199
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ABIOMED, INC.
22 CHERRY HILL DRIVE
DANVERS, MA 01923
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.
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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 or e-mail 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
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS AND PROXY STATEMENT
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
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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 26, 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 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.
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.
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PLEASE NOTE YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote
FOR ALL nominees in Proposal 1:
Nominees:
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03)
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Christopher D. Van Gorder
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The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR Proposal 2:
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2.
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Advisory vote on executive compensation
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The Board of Directors recommends that you vote 1
YEAR for Proposal 3:
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3.
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Advisory vote on the frequency of future Stockholder advisory votes on executive compensation
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The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR Proposal 4:
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4.
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Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018
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NOTE:
IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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