DEFA14A 1 tm212563d3_defa14a.htm NOTICE OF INTERNET AVAILABILITY

 

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2021

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

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¨ Definitive Proxy Statement
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B&G FOODS, INC.

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

 

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pdftohtml_broadridge notice regarding internet availability of proxy materialspage2021page003page030_page001.jpg  Your Vote Counts ! B&G FOODS, INC. 2021 Annual Meeting Vote by May 17, 2021 11:59 PM ET You invested in B&G FOODS, INC. and it's time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 18, 2021. Get informed before you vote View the Annual Report, Notice & Proxy Statement online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to May 04, 2021. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a I n u m ber Vote in Person at the Meeting* May 18, 2021 10:00 AM EDT Virtual-Only Meeting: The annual meeting will be held exclusively online via the Internet at www.meetingcenter.io/24 7845970 *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. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

 

   

 

 

pdftohtml_broadridge notice regarding internet availability of proxy materialspage2021page003page030_page002.jpg Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Voting Items Board Recommends NOTE: Other Matters: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other matters as may properly come before the Annual Meeting.