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***Exercise Your Right to Vote***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on September 5, 2014.
RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: July 7, 2014 Date: September 5, 2014 Time: 10 a.m. Central time Location: Little Elm Town Hall 100 West Eldorado Parkway Little Elm, TX 75068 |
RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 511 LOBO LANE LITTLE ELM, TX 75068-0009 |
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet or by mail. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. |
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |
Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT FORM 10-K How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail 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: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before August 22, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.
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How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person: At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. To obtain directions or other information about voting in person at the meeting, please call the company at (888) 806-2626.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
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Voting Items |
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE FOR ALL IN THE ELECTION OF CLASS 2 DIRECTORS
1. ELECTION OF Four CLASS 2 DIRECTORS:
Nominees:
01) Thomas J. Shaw
02) Douglas W. Cowan
03) Clarence Zierhut
04) Walter O. Bigby, Jr.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL
2. AMENDMENTS TO THE 2008 STOCK OPTION PLAN
3. IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING