0001558370-24-002696.txt : 20240307 0001558370-24-002696.hdr.sgml : 20240307 20240307133210 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001558370-24-002696 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 FILED AS OF DATE: 20240307 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240307 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PPG INDUSTRIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000079879 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PAINTS, VARNISHES, LACQUERS, ENAMELS & ALLIED PRODUCTS [2851] ORGANIZATION NAME: 08 Industrial Applications and Services IRS NUMBER: 250730780 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-01687 FILM NUMBER: 24729327 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PPG PL 40 EAST CITY: PITTSBURGH STATE: PA ZIP: 15272 BUSINESS PHONE: 4124343131 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PPG PL 40 EAST CITY: PITTSBURGH STATE: PA ZIP: 15272 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19681219 DEFA14A 1 tmb-20240307xdefa14a.htm DEFA14A

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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PPG Industries, Inc.
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
ppg industries, Inc.
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on april 18, 2024

You are receiving this communication because you are a shareholder of record or a participant in a retirement or savings plan maintained by PPG and have investments in PPG stock. We are furnishing our Proxy Statement and other proxy materials to our shareholders over the Internet. Instructions on how you can receive a paper copy of PPG’s 2024 Proxy Statement and our 2023 Annual Report are set forth below. Information about the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, including the items to be voted on, is provided on the reverse side of this notice. The Board of Directors of PPG recommends that shareholders vote FOR the election of each of the four director nominees to serve in a class whose term expires in 2025, FOR a nonbinding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, FOR approval of an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to provide shareholders with the right to call a special meeting, FOR approval of an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to provide for the exculpation of officers of the Company, and FOR the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024.

THIS IS NOT A PROXY CARD. If you wish to cast your vote on a traditional proxy card, you must request that a paper copy of the proxy materials be mailed to you by following the instructions below.

How can I get a complete set of the proxy materials?

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

The following documents are available at: www.ViewMaterial.com/PPG

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Notice of 2024 Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement

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2023 Annual Report

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before April 4, 2024 to facilitate timely delivery.

You may request a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy materials by following the instructions below. You will be asked to enter the 11-digit control number located by the arrow in the box below. Information on how to attend the virtual Annual Meeting and vote at the virtual meeting may also be obtained by following the instructions below.

Call the toll-free telephone number 1-800-516-1564 and follow the instructions provided, or

Access the website www.SendMaterial.com and follow the instructions provided, or

Send an e-mail to papercopy@SendMaterial.com with your control number in the Subject line. Unless you instruct otherwise, we will reply to your e-mail with links to the proxy materials in PDF format for this meeting only.

To vote your PPG Industries, Inc. shares, you can attend the PPG Industries, Inc. Virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders online and vote during the meeting or you can:

Go to www.ViewMaterial.com/PPG

Click on the icon to vote your shares.

Enter the 11-digit control number (located by the arrow in the box above).

Follow the simple instructions to record your vote.

You will be able to vote until 11:59 p.m.

Eastern Time, on April 17, 2024.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

OF SHAREHOLDERS


WHEN	April 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
WHERE	This year’s meeting will be a virtual shareholders meeting held via the Internet at https://www.cesonlineservices.com/ppg24_vm. There will be no physical location for in-person attendance at the Annual Meeting.
WHAT	1.	To elect as directors the four named nominees to serve in a class whose term expires in 2025;
	2.	To vote on a nonbinding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers on an advisory basis;
	3.	To vote on an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to provide shareholders with the right to call a special meeting;
	4.	To vote on an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to provide for the exculpation of officers of the Company;
	5.	To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024; and
	6.	To transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting.
RECORD DATE	February 16, 2024
ANNUAL MEETING ADMISSION	To attend the virtual Annual Meeting, please follow the instructions at: https://www.cesonlineservices.com/ppg24_vm You will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person. If you plan to participate in the virtual meeting, you will need to pre-register by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 17, 2024. To pre-register for the meeting, please follow the instructions provided under the General Matters section found in the accompanying Proxy Statement. Shareholders may only participate online and must pre-register to vote and ask questions at the virtual meeting.


			Joseph R. Gette Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary

			March 7, 2024

Your Vote Counts! PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. 2024 Annual Meeting Vote by April 17, 2024 11 :59 PM ET You invested in PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. and it's time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareholder meeting to be held on April 18, 2024. Get informed before you vote View the Annual Report, Notice & Proxy Statement on line OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 04, 2024. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. Smartphone users Point your camera here and ~I vote without entering a number Vote in Person at the Meeting* April 18, 2024 11 :00 AM EDT https://www.cesonolineservices.com/ppg24_vm *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. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Voting Items 1 . Election of Directors Nominees: 1 .1 Michael W. Lamach 1.2 Martin H. Richenhagen 1.3 Christopher N. Roberts 1.4 Catherine R. Smith PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. 2024 Annual Meeting Vote by April 17, 2024 11:59PMET 2. Approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers on an advisory basis 3. Proposal to approve an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to provide shareholders with the right to call a special meeting 4 Proposal to approve an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to provide for the exculpation of officers of the Company 5 Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2024 NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof Board Recommends 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For