Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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	Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 12, 2017.
			Meeting Information
	ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC.		Meeting Type:             Annual Meeting
			For holders as of:       March 13, 2017
			Date:   May 12, 2017            Time:   8:00 a.m., EDT
			Location:	Conrad Indianapolis
				50 West Washington Street
				Indianapolis, IN 46204
	ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. STOCKHOLDER SERVICES 345 EAST MAIN STREET WARSAW, IN 46580		For directions to the meeting:    Call317-713-5000 or go to http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/en/hotels/indiana/conrad-indianapolis-INDCICI/about/directions.html
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Voting Items

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A

VOTE “FOR” ALL NOMINEES.

1.       Election of Directors:

   Nominees:

1a.     Christopher B. Begley

1b.     Betsy J. Bernard

1c.     Gail K. Boudreaux

1d.     David C. Dvorak

1e.     Michael J. Farrell

1f.      Larry C. Glasscock

1g.     Robert A. Hagemann

1h.     Arthur J. Higgins

1i.      Michael W. Michelson

1j.      Cecil B. Pickett, Ph.D.

1k.     Jeffrey K. Rhodes

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” PROPOSAL 2.

2.        Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2017

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” PROPOSAL 3.

3.        Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation (Say on Pay)

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE OF “1 YEAR” ON PROPOSAL 4.

4.        Advisory vote on the frequency of Say on Pay votes