-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, TL56CVmfTvj/YTPizR5NcV4bzzDCWbE0+uVfbEc+vzb8yx9/rLQu9Raj4WGJXJOP 9adGgzZUbFYk5rePbawjHg== 0000914760-05-000246.txt : 20051108 0000914760-05-000246.hdr.sgml : 20051108 20051108123029 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000914760-05-000246 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 20051108 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20051108 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20051108 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: APROPOS TECHNOLOGY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001098803 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372] IRS NUMBER: 363644751 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-30654 FILM NUMBER: 051185457 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE TOWER LANE 28TH FLOOR CITY: OAKBROOK TERRACE STATE: IL ZIP: 60181 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE TOWER LANE 28TH FLOOR CITY: OAKBROOK TERRACE STATE: IL ZIP: 60181 DEFA14A 1 a54512_1108def14a.htm NOVEMBER 8, 2005

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This document includes statements that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. Such statements are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements speak only as of this date and include statements regarding anticipated future financial operating performance and results and expectations as to the closing of the transaction with Syntellect Inc. and Amelia Acquisition Corp. These statements are based on the current expectations of management of Apropos. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this document. For example, with respect to the transaction with Syntellect (1) Apropos may be unable to obtain the shareholder approval required for the transaction; (2) conditions to the closing of the transaction may not be satisfied or the merger agreement may be terminated prior to closing; (3) the transaction may involve unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities; (4) the business of Apropos may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the transaction; and (5) Apropos may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Additional factors that may affect the future results of Apropos are set forth in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which are available at http://www.apropos.com. Apropos undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PROPOSED MERGER AND WHERE TO FIND IT

 

Apropos has filed a proxy statement with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. Investors are urged to read the proxy statement and any other relevant documents filed or to be filed by Apropos because they contain or will contain important information. The proxy statement is, and other documents filed by Apropos with the SEC are, available free of charge at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov) or from Apropos by directing a request to Apropos Technology, Inc., One Tower Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181, attention: Frank Leonard.

 

Apropos and their respective directors, executive officers, and other employees may be deemed to be participating in the solicitation of proxies from Apropos shareholders in connection with the approval of the proposed transaction. Information about Apropos's directors and executive officers is available in Apropos's proxy statement, filed April 29, 2005, for its 2005 annual meeting of shareholders.

 




 

 

 

November 8, 2005

 

Dear Shareholder:

 

Proxy material for our November 21, 2005 Special Meeting of Shareholders was mailed to you a few weeks ago. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your signed proxy card or electronic vote.

 

Your vote is important. With the Special Meeting now only a short time away, please act today to be sure your shares are voted in accordance with your wishes. You can vote by telephone, Internet or mail. For your convenience, a duplicate proxy card and return envelope are enclosed, along with telephone and Internet voting instructions.

 

If you already have voted, we thank you for your prompt response. If you have not voted, we encourage you to do so without delay. Your vote is needed and valued, regardless of the number of shares you own. In the event that two proxies are received from you, the one bearing the latest date will be counted, as it automatically revokes all prior proxies.

 

Your Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR the merger agreement with Syntellect. Additionally, on November 4, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), the leading proxy advisory firm for institutional shareholders, recommended that its clients vote to approve the merger agreement with Syntellect.

 

Thank you for voting!

 

Sincerely,

 


Kenneth D. Barwick

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

One Tower Lane, Suite 2850 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Phone 630/472-9600 Fax 630/472-9745 www.apropos.com

 

 

 

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