UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
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| The Davey Tree Expert Company 1500 North Mantua Street Kent, Ohio 44240 330.673.9511 |
*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held on May 15, 2018
April 5, 2018
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| Control #: «Vendor» |
Shareholder of Record (White Card) Beneficial Owner (Green Card) |
Dear Davey Shareholder:
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in The Davey Tree Expert Company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote your shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.davey.com or easily request a paper copy.
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
- Before You Vote -
How to access the Proxy Materials
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| Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: |
à Notice of 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement |
à 2017 Annual Report |
à Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 |
à Proxy Card |
¡ Shareholder of Record (White Card) |
¡ Beneficial Owner in The Davey 401KSOP and ESOP (Green Card) |
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To view and print the above material go to www.davey.com. Click on the tab at the bottom of the page "Corporate Information" and then click on the "SEC Filings" link. |
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| How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: |
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| If you want to receive a paper or email copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: |
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à BY TELEPHONE: 800.447.1667 Ext. 1030 |
à BY EMAIL: sendproxy@davey.com |
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| Please submit the request as instructed above on or before May 7, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery. |
- How to Vote -
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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| Vote by Mail: |
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On or about April 16, 2018, Shareholders of Record will be mailed a white proxy card and Beneficial Owners in The Davey 401KSOP and ESOP will be mailed a green proxy card. Included in the mailing will be: another copy of this letter, a return envelope and a copy of the 2017 Annual Report. We encourage you to vote. When you receive your proxy card in the mail, please sign, date and return your proxy card in the envelope provided. NOTE: Cards received without a control number and/or signature will not be voted. |
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To vote a printed card from the Davey website, you must write in your control number that is located on the top of this letter on the printed proxy card and mail to the address set forth above. Please note that preprinted proxy cards will be mailed to you the week of April 16, 2018. |
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| Vote in Person: |
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| If you attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, you will have the opportunity to vote in person by ballot. If you previously submitted your vote by returning your proxy card, you may revoke your proxy and vote in person. |
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| Proposal One: |
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| Elect three directors to the class to serve for a three-year term of office expiring at the Company’s 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The nominees for the Board of Directors are: Karl J. Warnke, Donald C. Brown and Catherine M. Kilbane. |
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| The Board of Directors recommends that you vote to elect the nominees listed above. |
We thank you for your attention and ask that you contact us with any questions.
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| Sincerely, |
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| /s/ Joseph R. Paul |
| Joseph R. Paul |
| Secretary |
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| Annual Meeting of Shareholders |
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| May 15, 2018 |
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| 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time |
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| The Davey Tree Expert Company |
| Corporate Headquarters, Davey Institute Building |
| 1500 North Mantua Street Kent, Ohio 44240 |
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