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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

 

 

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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 October 10, 2023

RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.

Meeting Information

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Meeting Type:

Annual Meeting

For holders as of:  August 11, 2023

Date: October 10, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM CDT

Location:

Corporate Headquarters

40W267 Keslinger Road

LaFox, IL 60147-0393

 

SHAREHOLDERS SERVICES

PO BOX 64945

ST. PAUL, MN 55164-0945

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

 

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.astproxyportal.com/ast/rell 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.

 

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.


– Before You Vote –

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

 

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

and visit: www.astproxyportal.com/ast/rell

 

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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.investorelections.com/RELL

2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-866-870-3684

3) BY E-MAIL*: paper@investorelections.com

*If requesting materials by e-mail, please include “RELL Materials Request" in the subject line and the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow

 

 

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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 September 28, 2023 to facilitate timely delivery.

– How To Vote –

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

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.

Vote By Internet:  To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxypush.com/RELL.

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and

follow the instructions.

 

 

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Vote By Mail:   You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

Vote By Telephone:   Call 1-866-883-3382 using a touch tone telephone.

 

 


Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:

1.

Election of Directors

Nominees

01 Edward J. Richardson

02 Paul J. Plante

03 Jacques Belin

04 James Benham

05 Kenneth Halverson

06 Robert Kluge

07 Wendy Diddell

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3 and 1 YEAR for proposal 4.

2.

To ratify the selection of BDO USA, P. A. as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2024.

3.

To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.

4.

Non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers.

 

NOTE: In their discretion the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting.