Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
April 04 2016 - 8:03AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange
Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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Definitive Proxy
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Definitive Additional
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12
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HECLA
MINING COMPANY
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(Name of Registrant as
Specified In Its Charter)
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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 19, 2016.
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Meeting Information
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Meeting Type:
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Annual Meeting
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For holders as
of:
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March 23, 2016
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Date:
May 19,
2016
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Time:
10:00 AM PDT
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Location:
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Eric A. Johnston
Auditorium
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
2316 W. 1st
Avenue
Spokane, Washington
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You are receiving this communication
because you hold shares in the company named above.
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
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND
PROXY
STATEMENT
ANNUAL REPORT
How to
View Online:
Have the information that is
printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
(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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BY
INTERNET
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www.proxyvote.com
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BY
TELEPHONE
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1-800-579-1639
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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 ➔
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
(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 5, 2016 to
facilitate timely delivery.
How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting
Methods
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.
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 ➔
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
(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 voting
instruction form.
The Board of
Directors recommends you vote FOR
the following:
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1.
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Election of Directors
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Nominees:
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01)
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Ted Crumley
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02)
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Terry V.
Rogers
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03)
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Charles B.
Stanley
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The Board of
Directors recommends you vote FOR the following
proposals:
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PROPOSAL to approve amendments to the
Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws to remove certain 80%
supermajority voting provisions.
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PROPOSAL to approve amendments to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws to permit shareholders to call special meetings of shareholders
under certain circumstances.
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PROPOSAL to ratify and approve the selection of BDO USA, LLP, as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the calendar year ending
December 31, 2016.
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Approval, on an advisory basis, of named executive officer compensation.
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In their discretion on all other
business that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or
adjournments thereof.
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