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July 1, 2015
Dear ZBB Energy Corporation Shareholder:
You have previously received proxy materials in connection with the Special Meeting of Shareholders of ZBB Energy Corporation to be held on June 29, 2015. According to our latest records, your PROXY VOTE for this meeting HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
ZBB Energy Corporation is asking shareholders to vote on the following proposals:
1. | Approve and ratify, for purposes of Section 713 of the Company Guide of the NYSE MKT, LLC, the issuance of securities of ZBB Energy Corporation (the “Company”) as described in the Proxy Statement under the terms of: |
a. | that certain Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and Solar Power, Inc. dated April 17, 2015, which provides for the issuance of (i) 8,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, (ii) 28,048 shares of the Company’s Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”) and (iii) a warrant to purchase 50,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrant”); |
b. | the Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations governing the Series C Preferred Stock; and |
c. | the Warrant. |
2. | Approve amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended to date, to change the name of the Company to Ensync, Inc. |
Regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important that they be represented at the meeting. Your vote matters to us and we need your support. Please vote your shares now so that your vote can be counted without delay.
If you do not vote and quorum is not reached your company will be forced into another costly adjournment.
We strongly encourage you to vote your shares today. Voting is easy. Please contact Kingsdale Shareholder Services to conveniently cast your vote by calling toll free 855-682-8087 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday EDT.
TIME IS SHORT VOTE TODAY.
1. | VOTE BY TOUCHTONE PHONE: You may cast your vote by calling the toll-free number on the enclosed proxy card. Using your control number located on your proxy card, cast your ballot. |
2. | VOTE THROUGH THE INTERNET: You may cast your vote using the Internet by logging into the Internet address located on the enclosed proxy card at www.proxyvote.com and following the instructions on the website. |
3. | VOTE BY MAIL: You may cast your vote by mail by signing, dating and mailing the enclosed proxy card in the postage-prepaid return envelope provided. |
YOUR PARTICIPATION IS IMPORTANT - PLEASE VOTE TODAY!
If you have any questions relating to this Shareholder Meeting or voting your shares, please call our proxy specialists toll-free at 855-682-8087 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Eastern time.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Eric Apfelbach
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 29, 2015 John Sample 1234
ANYWHERE STREET ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions ZBB ENERGY CORPORATION
Meeting Information Meeting Type: Special Meeting For holders as of: May 12, 20I5 Date: June 29, 2015Time: 10:00AMCDT Location: ZBB Energy Corporation N93 W14475 Whittaker Way Menomonee Falls, Wl 53051
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Voting items
The Board of Directors reconmends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): BARCODE
1. Approve and ratify, for purposes of Section 713 of the Company Guide of the NYSE MKT, LLC, the Issuance of securities of ZBB Energy Corporation (the Company) as described 1n the Proxy Statement under the terns of:(a) that certain Securities Purchase Agreenent ty and between the Company and Solar Power, Inc. dated as of April 17, 2015, which provides for the Issuance of (1) 8,000,000 shares of the Company’s conmcn stock, (11) 28,048 shares of the Conpany's Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (the Series C Preferred Stock) and (111) a warrant to purchase 50,000,000 shares of the Conpany's comnon stock (the Warrant);(b) the Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations governing the Series C Preferred Stock; and (c) the Warrant.
2. Approve amendment to the Conpany’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended to date, to change the name of the Company.
NOTE: In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
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