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

 

 

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GIGAMON 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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This Schedule 14A filing consists of the following communication relating to the proposed acquisition of Gigamon Inc. (“Company”) by Ginsberg Holdco, Inc. (“Newco”) and Ginsberg Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Newco (“Merger Sub”) pursuant to the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 26, 2017 by and among the Company, Newco and Merger Sub:

(1) Reminder Letter to Stockholders dated December 11, 2017.

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December 11, 2017

Dear Stockholder:

According to our latest records, we have not yet received your proxy materials for the special meeting of stockholders of Gigamon Inc. to be held on December 22, 2017, the Board of Directors of Gigamon Inc. recommends that stockholders vote in favor of all items in connection with the merger and related proposals.

Since approval of the merger requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares, your vote is important , no matter how many or how few shares you may own.   If you fail to vote, it will have the same effect as a vote against the proposed merger. If you have not already done so, please vote TODAY–by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Very truly yours,

 

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Paul A. Hooper

Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

              
    

 

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