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
Filed by the Registrant x
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¨ | Soliciting Material pursuant to §240.14a-12 |
American Express Company
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than Registrant)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Each of the exhibits hereto may be deemed soliciting materials within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), and the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued thereunder.
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99.1 | Form of telephone voting script being used in connection with voting by shareholders of the Registrant with respect to the Registrants 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. | |
99.2 | Form of email being sent to certain shareholders and employee-shareholders of the Registrant in connection with the Registrants 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. | |
99.3 | Form of voting website being used in connection with voting by shareholders of the Registrant in connection with the Registrants 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. |
EXHIBIT 99.1
The following form of telephone voting script is being used in connection with voting by shareholders of American Express Company with respect to the Registrants 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
FORM OF TELEPHONE VOTING SCRIPT
FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
No |
Type |
Description | ||
1 | Greeting Message / Error Message | Shareholders phone number is not blocked.
Thank you for calling the automated proxy voting service. You must be calling from a touch tone telephone in order to use this system and already have read the proxy statement and made your voting decisions. Press 1 if you are calling from a touch tone phone and have your proxy form in front of you.
Enter 1
Go to Dialogue 2
Or
Shareholders phone number is blocked.
Sorry since your entry of the control number was invalid we are not able to process your transaction at this time. You will be able to access the system in 24 hours. Goodbye.
Call is terminated. | ||
1a | Error Message | If user has not responded the below message is played:
I have not received your response. Press 1 if you are calling from a touch tone phone and have your proxy form in front of you. | ||
1b | Error Message | If user makes wrong entry the below message is played:
Sorry, your input was invalid. Press 1 if you are calling from a touch tone phone and have your proxy form in front of you. | ||
1c | Goodbye | After 3 consecutive wrong entries or non-responses.
Please call back when you have your proxy form. Thank you. Goodbye.
Call is terminated. | ||
2 | Greeting Message | Lets begin.
Go to Dialogue 3 |
No |
Type |
Description | ||
3 | Enter Control Number | Please enter the 12 digit control number which is labeled as such or located in the box indicated by the arrow on your Vote Instruction Form followed by the pound sign.
Enter a valid 12 digit control number during or after the message. Go to Dialogue 4a (If appointee is already assigned for Beneficial Shareholder) Or 4b (If the control number has already been voted by Beneficial/Registered Shareholder) Or 4c (If the directors and proposals of the current control number match the last control number voted by the Beneficial/Registered Shareholder in the same call) Or 4d. | ||
3a | Error Message | If no input is made the following message is played:
I have not received your response. Please enter the 12 digit control number which is labeled as such or located in the box indicated by the arrow on your Vote Instruction Form followed by the pound sign. | ||
3b | Error Message | If the control number entered is wrong the below message is played:
Sorry, your control number is invalid. Please enter the 12 digit control number which is labeled as such or located in the box indicated by the arrow on your Vote Instruction Form followed by the pound sign. | ||
3c | Error Message | If the shareholder enters less than 12 digits, the below message is played:
Your input was invalid. The control number is 12 digits long. Please enter the 12 digit control number which is labeled as such or located in the box indicated by the arrow on your Vote Instruction Form followed by the pound sign. | ||
3d | Goodbye | After 3 non-responses/incorrect entries from the shareholder, the below message is played:
Sorry since your entry of the control number was invalid we are not able to process your transaction at this time. You will be able to access the system in 24 hours.
We are sorry you are experiencing problems entering your vote. Please call later and try again. We have not recorded a vote. Goodbye.
Call is terminated. | ||
4a | Appointee nominated
**This text is only relevant for Beneficial Shareholders |
If an appointee is assigned for the control number, the below message is played:
Sorry, we cannot accept your voting instruction. An appointee has already been assigned for this vote. This proxy election can no longer be voted using the telephone proxy voting service.
Go to Dialogue 3d |
2
No |
Type |
Description | ||
4b | Control Number already voted | A vote has already been recorded for this control number. If you want to change your vote, press 1. If you do not want to change your vote, press 2.
Enter 1 Go to Dialogue 4c (If the directors and proposals of the current control number match the last voted control number in this call) Or 4d.
Enter 2 Go to Dialogue 3 | ||
4c | Matching Directors and Proposals | If the directors and proposals of the current control number match the last voted control number in this call, the below message is played:
The directors and/or proposals for this control number are the same as your last proxy. If you would like to vote this control number in the same manner as the prior control number, press 1. If you would like to vote this control number differently, press 2.
Enter 1 Go to Dialogue 12
Enter 2 Go to Dialogue 4d | ||
4d | Voting Options | Press 1 to vote each item individually. You are encouraged to specify your choices by voting each item individually. However, if you do not vote each item individually your vote will be cast as recommended by the Board of Directors. Press 2, if you will not vote on each item individually. (If beneficial owner then option 3 will be provided If you would like to be issued a legal proxy and plan to attend the meeting and vote your shares in person, press 3)
Enter 1 Go to Dialogue 8
Enter 2 Go to Dialogue 12
Enter 3 (Beneficial Shareholder selects Legal Proxy option.) Go to Dialogue 13 |
3
No |
Type |
Description | ||
5 | Director Proposal | If you wish to vote for all nominees, press 1. To withhold all nominees, press 2. To withhold specific nominees, press 3.
Enter 1 or 2 Go to Dialogue 8
Enter 3 Go to Dialogue 6 | ||
6 | Withhold nominees | To withhold your vote from an individual nominee enter the two digit number that is in front of their name. If you are finished, enter 00.
Go to Dialogue 6a (If two digits before the nominee name is entered) Or 6b (If an invalid entry is made) Or 6c (If a number is repeated) | ||
6a | Confirmation | If shareholder enters the two digits present before a nominee name, the below message is played:
Okay.
Go to Dialogue 7 | ||
6b | Error Message | If shareholder makes an invalid entry, the below message is played:
Your entry was invalid. The nominee number must be between one and <total number of nominee proposals>
Go to Dialogue 7 | ||
6c | Error Message | Shareholder re-enters a two digit number present before a nominee name, the below message is played:
You have already selected nominee number <the nominee number entered by the shareholder>
Go to Dialogue 7 | ||
7 | Repeat nominee withhold | To withhold another nominee enter the two digit number that is in front of the name of the nominee you wish to withhold. If you are finished, enter 00.
Go to Dialogue 8 (If 00 is entered) Or 6a (If two digits before the nominee name is entered) Or 6b (If an invalid entry is made) Or 6c (If a number is repeated) |
4
No |
Type |
Description | ||
8 | Proposal Voting | Proposal voting.
There are <number of proposals> to vote on.
Any of the following messages are spoken for each proposal
We are ready to accept your vote for proposal <number>. If you are voting for this proposal, press 1. If you are voting against this proposal, press 2. If you wish to abstain, press 3.
Or
We are ready to accept your vote for proposal <number>. If you are voting for this proposal, press 1. If you wish to abstain, press 2.
Or
We are ready to accept your vote for proposal <number>. If you are voting for this proposal, press 1. If you are voting against this proposal, press 2.
Or
After all proposals are voted go to Dialogue 9. | ||
9 | End of Proposal | You have completed proposal voting.
Go to Dialogue 10 (If any custom message is to be played) Or 12. | ||
10 | Custom/Optional Questions | Custom messages are played based on the Issuer Preference. [Not applicable] | ||
11 | Confirmation | Let me confirm. <Plays dynamic text based shareholders selections or You have elected to vote as the Board recommends> If these selections are correct Press 1. To vote again Press 2. To hear your vote again Press 3.
Enter 1 Go to Dialogue 15
Enter 2 Go to Dialogue 4d
Enter 3 Repeat Dialogue 11 | ||
12 | Log ballot | One moment while I log your ballot. A vote has been recorded for Control Number <the control number of the shareholder>.
Go to Dialogue 11 |
5
No |
Type |
Description | ||
13 | Legal Proxy Confirmation
**This text is only relevant for Beneficial Shareholders |
You have chosen to be sent the legal proxy through mail To confirm the mailing of the legal proxy press 1 To cancel the request for legal proxy press 2
Enter 1 Go to Dialogue 14
Enter 2 Go to Dialogue 4d | ||
14 | Legal Proxy Re-confirmation
**This text is only relevant for Beneficial Shareholders |
We have confirmed that you will be mailed a legal proxy.
Go to Dialogue 15 | ||
15 | Vote Another Proxy | If this concludes your business Press 1. If you would like to vote for another Proxy Election Press 2.
Enter 1 Go to Dialogue 16
Enter 2 Go to Dialogue 3 | ||
16 | Goodbye | All of your votes have been recorded by the Telephone Proxy Voting Service. Do not mail in your Proxy Card. Keep it as a record of your vote. Thank you for calling. This concludes your transaction. Goodbye.
Call is terminated. |
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EXHIBIT 99.2
The following form of email is being sent to certain shareholders via the Internet and employee-shareholders of the Registrant in connection with the Registrants 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
FORM OF EMAIL TO CERTAIN SHAREHOLDERS AND EMPLOYEE
SHAREHOLDERS OF AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
Dear American Express Shareholder,
The 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of American Express Company will be held at the Companys New York City headquarters at 200 Vesey Street, 26th Floor, New York, New York 10285, on Monday, May 12, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
As a shareholder of American Express Company, you are entitled to vote the American Express Company shares held in your name. Your shares may be held:
- | Directly in your name as the shareholder of record, including shares purchased through the stock purchase plan administered by our transfer agent, Computershare, or restricted stock awards issued to employees under our long-term incentive plans; or |
- | Indirectly through the American Express Company Stock Fund of our Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) or the Employee Stock Ownership Plan of Amex Canada, Inc. |
This e-mail represents only American Express Company shares in the account(s) listed below. If you hold additional American Express Company shares that are not listed below (as, for example, in a brokerage account), instructions for each additional account where shares entitled to vote are held will be sent to you by mail (or by e-mail if you receive electronic delivery of proxy materials).
This e-mail represents all shares in the following account(s):
NAME |
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AMERICAN EXPRESS CO |
123,456,789,012.00000 | |||
AMEX 401K |
123,456,789,012.00000 | |||
AMEX 401K |
123,456,789,012.00000 | |||
AMEX CANADIAN ISP |
123,456,789,012.00000 | |||
AMEX RESTRICTED |
123,456,789,012.00000 | |||
AMEX - LTIA |
123,456,789,012.00000 |
To vote your proxy, you will need to use your unique control number:
012345678901
INTERNET VOTING
You can enter your voting instructions and view the Annual Report and Proxy Statement at the Internet site below. If your browser supports secure transactions, you will automatically be directed to a secure site.
http://www.proxyvote.com
Note: If your e-mail software supports it, you can simply click on the above links.
To access ProxyVote.com, you will need your four-digit PIN:
- | If you have previously set up a PIN at https://www.proxyvote.com, use the four-digit PIN you selected. |
- | Otherwise, your PIN is the last four digits of your Social Security number. |
- | If you have previously set up a PIN and have forgotten it, please follow the instructions on https://www.proxyvote.com. |
TELEPHONE VOTING
If you are located in the United States or Canada, you can vote your shares by calling 1-800-690-6903 (toll-free). You may vote by telephone 24 hours a day. The telephone voting system has easy-to-follow instructions and allows you to confirm that the system has properly recorded your votes.
BEFORE YOU VOTE
Before voting, please review the Companys 2013 Annual Report to Shareholders and the 2014 Proxy Statement, which are available online on the website specified above. Shareholders who would like to receive a printed copy of the Annual Report, the Proxy Statement, or a copy of the proxy card can send an e-mail to the Secretarys Office at john.nowak@aexp.com.
Please note: To allow sufficient time for the RSP and the Employee Stock Ownership Plan of Amex Canada, Inc. trustees to vote, the trustees must receive your voting instructions by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. If the trustees for the RSP and the Employee Stock Ownership Plan of Amex Canada, Inc. do not receive your instructions by that date, the trustees will not vote your shares.
All other shares may be voted through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, May 11, 2014.
VOTE CONFIRMATION
ProxyVote confirmation is a new service that gives shareholders the opportunity to confirm that their vote was cast in accordance with their instructions. Vote confirmation will be available 24 hours after your vote is received beginning April 27, 2014 with the final vote tabulation remaining available through July 12, 2014. Select the link below, and you will be prompted to enter the control number above. If your vote is not yet available, please retain your control number and revisit the page at a later date. You can access the site at: http://confirm.proxyvote.com
Your vote is important. We encourage you to vote promptly.
Thank you, |
Carol V. Schwartz |
Secretary American Express Company |
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EXHIBIT 99.3
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY |
Meeting Material(s) | |
200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10285 |
Annual Report | |
2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders | Proxy Statement | |
Monday, May 12, 2014 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time | ProxyVote Confirmation | |
Meeting for holders as of: 3/14/14 | Confirm Your Vote |
As your vote is very important, we recommend that all voting instructions be received at least one business day prior to the voting cut-off time stated in the proxy materials. Scroll down for proxy instructions and voting.
To vote via telephone, call 1-800-690-6903.
1. Vote | 2. Review | 3. Confirmed |
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
To be held on 5/12/14 for holders of record as of 3/14/14
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
Proxy for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
on Monday, May 12, 2014
The shareholder submitting this proxy (shareholder) hereby appoints Jeffrey Campbell, Timothy Heine, Carol Schwartz, and Richard Starr, or any of them, proxies or proxy, with full power of substitution, to vote all common shares of American Express Company that the shareholder is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held at the Companys Headquarters at 200 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10285, on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time, and at any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the Meeting, as indicated below with respect to the proposals set forth in the Proxy Statement, and in their discretion upon any matter that may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) of the Meeting. The shareholder hereby revokes any proxies submitted previously.
To ensure timely receipt of your vote and to help the Company reduce costs, you are encouraged to submit your voting instructions by Internet or by telephone.
Notice to employees participating in the American Express Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) or the Employee Stock Ownership Plan of Amex Canada, Inc. (ESOP).
Your voting instructions must be received on or before 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time, Tuesday, May 6, 2014, by Broadridge, which is acting on behalf of the Trustees of the Plans. If your voting instructions are not received by 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time, Tuesday, May 6, 2014, the Trustees of the RSP and the ESOP will not vote the shares.
You are encouraged to specify your choices by marking the appropriate boxes below. To submit your vote instructions, please select the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the agenda.
If your select the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the agenda without specifying choices among the boxes below, your vote instructions will be cast in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Directors.
Proposal(s) |
Recommendations of the |
Vote Options | ||||||||||||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: URSULA BURNS | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH CHENAULT | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER CHERNIN | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE LAUVERGEON | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THEODORE LEONSIS | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD LEVIN | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD MCGINN | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL PALMISANO | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN REINEMUND | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL VASELLA | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT WALTER | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD WILLIAMS | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
2. | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2014. | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
3. | ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | For | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
4. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF EEO-1 DATA. | Against | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
5. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO REPORT ON PRIVACY, DATA SECURITY AND GOVERNMENT REQUESTS. | Against |
¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
6. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT. | Against | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain | ||||||||
7. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL FOR EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN SIGNIFICANT STOCK. | Against | ¨ | For | ¨ | Against | ¨ | Abstain |
You will have an opportunity to confirm that your selections were properly recorded after you submit your vote.
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PROXY FINAL SUBMISSION
| Please check all of the information below for accuracy. |
| If any of the information is incorrect, return to the Proxy Ballot by using the Back button below. |
| If your vote(s) are reflected correctly, click on the Final Submission button below. |
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
200 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10285
2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Monday, May 12, 2014 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time
Meeting for holders as of: 3/14/14
As your vote is very important, we recommend that all voting instructions be received at least one business day prior to the voting cut-off time stated in the proxy materials. Scroll down for proxy instructions and voting.
To vote via telephone, call 1-800-690-6903.
1. Vote | 2. Review | 3. Confirmed |
PROXY BALLOT
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
To be held on 5/12/14 for holders of record as of 3/14/14
[You did not enter any vote options. Therefore, your vote will be registered as recommended by the Board of Directors.
OR
You have elected as follows:]
Proposal(s) |
Recommendations of the Board of Directors |
Your Vote * Specific voting instructions were not provided. Proposals will be voted as recommended by the soliciting committee. | ||||
1A. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY | For | ¨ For | |||
1B. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: URSULA BURNS | For | ¨ For | |||
1C. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH CHENAULT | For | ¨ For | |||
1D. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER CHERNIN | For | ¨ For | |||
1E. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE LAUVERGEON | For | ¨ For | |||
1F. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THEODORE LEONSIS | For | ¨ For | |||
1G. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD LEVIN | For | ¨ For | |||
1H. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD MCGINN | For | ¨ For | |||
1I. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL PALMISANO | For | ¨ For | |||
1J. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN REINEMUND | For | ¨ For | |||
1K. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL VASELLA | For | ¨ For | |||
1L. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT WALTER | For | ¨ For | |||
1M. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD WILLIAMS | For | ¨ For | |||
2. |
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2014. | For | ¨ For | |||
3. |
ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | For | ¨ For | |||
4. |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF EEO-1 DATA. | Against | ¨ Against | |||
5. |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO REPORT ON PRIVACY, DATA SECURITY AND GOVERNMENT REQUESTS. | Against |
¨ Against | |||
6. |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT. | Against | ¨ Against | |||
7. |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL FOR EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN SIGNIFICANT STOCK. | Against | ¨ Against |
You will have an opportunity to confirm that your selections were properly recorded after you submit your vote.
If any of the above information is incorrect, return to the Proxy Ballot form by using the Back button below.
If you would like to receive an electronic confirmation when this vote is recorded, enter your e-mail address here: |
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
200 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10285
2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Monday, May 12, 2014 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time
Meeting for holders as of: 3/14/14
THANK YOU FOR VOTING!
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
To be held on 5/12/14 for holders of record as of 3/14/14
You did not enter any vote options. Therefore, your vote will be registered as recommended by the Board of Directors.
Or You have elected as follows:
Proposal(s) |
Recommendations of the Board of Directors |
Your Vote * Specific voting instructions were not provided. Proposals will | ||||
1A. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY | For | ¨ For | |||
1B. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: URSULA BURNS | For | ¨ For | |||
1C. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH CHENAULT | For | ¨ For | |||
1D. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER CHERNIN | For | ¨ For | |||
1E. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE LAUVERGEON | For | ¨ For | |||
1F. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THEODORE LEONSIS | For | ¨ For | |||
1G. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD LEVIN | For | ¨ For | |||
1H. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD MCGINN | For | ¨ For | |||
1I. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL PALMISANO | For | ¨ For | |||
1J. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN REINEMUND | For | ¨ For | |||
1K. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL VASELLA | For | ¨ For | |||
1L. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT WALTER | For | ¨ For | |||
1M. |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD WILLIAMS | For | ¨ For | |||
2. |
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2014. | For | ¨ For | |||
3. |
ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | For | ¨ For | |||
4. |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF EEO-1 DATA. | Against | ¨ Against | |||
5. |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO REPORT ON PRIVACY, DATA SECURITY AND GOVERNMENT REQUESTS. | Against |
¨ Against | |||
6. |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT. | Against | ¨ Against | |||
7. |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL FOR EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN SIGNIFICANT STOCK. | Against | ¨ Against |
You will have an opportunity to confirm that your selections were properly recorded after you submit your vote.
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