SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than Registrant)
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Important Notice of Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting of
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
To Be Held On:
Monday, June 23, 2008
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This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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• Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
• Proxy Statement
• Form of Electronic Proxy Card
• Annual Report on Form 10-K | ||
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1. Election of nine (9) members to the Board of Directors:
NOMINEES: James J. Gaffney Robert C. Garland Judith R. Haberkorn Michael D. Lockhart James J. O’Connor Russell F. Peppet Arthur J. Pergament John J. Roberts Alexander M. Sanders, Jr.
Please note that you cannot use this notice to vote by mail. |
2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for 2008.
3. Approval of the 2008 Directors Stock Unit Plan. |