UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14a-101)
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ATTNCHESSE
5995MAYFAIR ROAD
P.O BOX 3077
NORTH CANTON OH 44720-8077
5995MAYFAIR ROAD
P.O BOX 3077
NORTH CANTON OH 44720-8077
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Shareholder Meeting to be held on 04/23/09
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• | Notice and Proxy Statement | |
• | Annual Report to Shareholders | |
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Meeting Date: | 04/23/09 | |
Meeting Time: | 10:00 A.M., ET | |
For holders as of: | 02/27/09 | |
Meeting Location: | ||
Sheraton Suites | ||
1989 Front Street | ||
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221 | ||
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Voting items
The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” these items. |
1 | To elect nine Directors Nominees: |
01) | Phillip R Cox | 06 | ) | Eric J Roorda | ||||
02) | Richard L. Crandall | 07 | ) | Thomas W Swidarski | ||||
03) | Gale S. Fitzgerald | 08 | ) | Henry D.G Wallace | ||||
04) | Phillip B. Lassiter | 09 | ) | Alan J Weber | ||||
05) | John N. Lauer |
2 | To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the year 2009 | |
3 | To approve the Company’s Amended and Restated 1991 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan |
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