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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¨ | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
¨ | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
¨ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
x | Definitive Additional Materials |
¨ | Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 |
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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• | Why did I receive this Notice of Internet Availability (Notice) and not the printed proxy materials? |
In 2007, the SEC adopted new Notice and Access Rules. Companies are now permitted to send the enclosedNotice instead of a full printed set of proxy materials. TheNotice gives you instructions on how to view your company’s proxy materials and vote online or how to receive a full set of printed materials by mail.
There are several advantages to your company sending aNotice instead of a full set of materials:
• | Increases shareholder value and lowers your company’s printing and mailing costs. |
• | Reduces environmental impact - saves trees and reduces fossil fuel consumption. |
• | Allows faster notification of how to access materials in an easily searchable format. |
• | How do I view the proxy materials online? |
Go towww.ProxyVote.com and follow the instructions to view the materials. It is necessary to provide the information printed in the box marked by the arrow 1234 5678 9042 located on theNotice.
• | What if I still prefer to receive a paper copy of the proxy materials? |
You can easily request a paper copy at no cost, you will need the information on theNotice that is printed in the box marked by the arrow 1234 5678 9042 and select from one of the three options below.
• | By INTERNET atwww.ProxyVote.com |
• | ByTELEPHONE, toll-free at 800-579-1639; or |
• | By sending anE-MAIL tosendmaterial@proxyvote.com; simply enter the information in the box from theNotice in the subject line. No other information is necessary. |
• | Can I request to receive my materials by e-mail rather than receive a Notice? |
You may request to receive proxy materials for all future meetings either by e-mail or in paper form by mail. To request future copies by e-mail, go towww.ProxyVote.com orwww.investordelivery.com and follow the electronic delivery enrollment instructions.
• | How can I vote my shares? |
• | You may vote your shares via theINTERNET atwww.ProxyVote.com. |
• | It is necessary to provide the information printed in the box marked by the arrow |
• | You may vote your sharesBY MAIL by requesting a paper copy of the proxy materials which includes a proxy card or vote instruction form. |
• | You may vote your sharesBY PHONE by requesting a paper copy of the proxy materials or by viewing the proxy materials atwww.ProxyVote.com at which time a toll-free number will be provided. You will need a touch tone telephone to vote by phone. |
• | You may also vote your sharesIN PERSON at the company’s meeting. Please refer to the proxy statement for specific instructions. |
You MAY NOT use your Notice to vote your shares,itisNOT a form for voting. If you send theNotice back your vote will not count.
For more information please visit,
www.sec.gov/spotlight/proxymatters/e-proxy.shtml
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