DEFA14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

(Rule 14a-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.    )

Filed by the Registrant  x

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ¨

Check the appropriate box:

 

¨    Preliminary Proxy Statement    x    Definitive Additional Materials
¨   

Confidential, For Use of the Commission

Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

    ¨    Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12
¨    Definitive Proxy Statement      

CURIS, INC.

 

 

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

 

x No fee required.

 

¨ Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.

 

  (1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:

 

  (2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:

 

  (3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):

 

  (4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:

 

  (5) Total fee paid:

 

¨ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.

 

¨ Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

 

  (1) Amount previously paid:

 

  (2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

 

  (3) Filing Party:

 

  (4) Date Filed:

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on June 3, 2010.

 

                CURIS, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOGO

   

 

 

LOGO

CURIS, INC.

45 MOULTON STREET

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

 

       
 

Meeting Information

 

    
    Meeting Type:       Annual Meeting    
    For holders as of:  April 5, 2010    
    Date:  June 3, 2010        Time:  10:00 a.m. EDT    
    Location:  Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, LLP    
 

                     60 State Street

                     Boston, MA 02109

  Directions:  http://www.wilmerhale.com

 

    
   
 

 

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

 

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. 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.

 

 
 
 

 

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            ANNUAL REPORT

 

How to View Online:

 

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow g LOGO (located on the following page) available 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 g LOGO (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 May 20, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

    
      
    

 

—  How To Vote  —

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

  
          
LOGO         

Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

 

    
    

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 g LOGO available and follow the instructions. Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time June 2, 2010.

 

Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

 

    
      

  Voting Items          
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends

        
  that you vote FOR the following:      
 

 

1.

  

 

Election of Directors

        
    Nominees:        
   

01)  Joseph M. Davie

02)  Daniel R. Passeri

    
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:

  
 

 

2.

  

 

To approve the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan

 

  
 

 

3.

  

 

To approve the 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

  
 

 

4.

  

 

To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the current fiscal year.

 

  
  NOTE:  Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.  

 

LOGO