UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

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Universal Forest Products, Inc.

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Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 18, 2018.

 

 

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.

 

 

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
ATTN: DAVID A. TUTAS
2801 EAST BELTLINE AVE. NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

 

 
Meeting Information
 
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: February 21, 2018
Date:  April 18, 2018
Time:  8:30 AM, EDT
Location: Universal Forest Products, Inc.
  Technology and Training Bldg.
  2880 East Beltline Lane, NE
  Grand Rapids, MI 49525
   
 
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. 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.
 

 

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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.
 
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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 you vote
FOR the following:
 
1. Election of Directors
  To elect three directors to serve until 2021
     
  Nominees:  
     
  1a. Matthew J. Missad  
       
  1b. Thomas W. Rhodes  
       
  1c. Brian C. Walker  
     
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5:
     
2. To consider and vote upon a proposal to amend the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
   
3. To consider and vote upon a proposal to amend the Company’s Long Term Stock Incentive Plan.
   
4. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2018.
   
5. To participate in an advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to our Named Executives.
   
The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal:
   
6. To consider an advisory vote on the frequency of a shareholder advisory vote on executive compensation.
   
NOTE: To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
 

 

 

 

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 18, 2018.

 

 

 

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.

 

 

 
Meeting Information
 
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: February 21, 2018
Date:  April 18, 2018
Time:  8:30 AM, EDT
Location: Universal Forest Products, Inc.
  Technology and Training Bldg.
  2880 East Beltline Lane, NE
  Grand Rapids, MI 49525
   
 
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. 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  (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  (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 April 4, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery.
         

 

—  How To Vote  —

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. 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.
 
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  (located on the following page) 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 voting instruction form.
 
 

 

Voting Items  
 
The Board of Directors recommends you vote
FOR the following proposals:
 
1. Election of Directors
  To elect three directors to serve until 2021
     
  Nominees:  
     
  1a. Matthew J. Missad  
       
  1b. Thomas W. Rhodes  
       
  1c. Brian C. Walker  
     
2. To consider and vote upon a proposal to amend the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
   
3. To consider and vote upon a proposal to amend the Company’s Long Term Stock Incentive Plan.
   
4. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2018.
   
5. To participate in an advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to our Named Executives.
   
The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 year on the following proposal:
   
6. To consider an advisory vote on the frequency of a shareholder advisory vote on executive compensation.
   
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
 

 

Voting Instructions