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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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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 22, 2020.
AVANGRID, INC.
AVANGRID, INC.
C/O BROADRIDGE CORPORATE ISSUER SOLUTIONS
P.O. BOX 1342
BRENTWOOD, NY 11717
Meeting Information
Meeting Type:    Annual Meeting
For holders as of: April 24, 2020
Date: June 22, 2020    Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Avangrid, Inc.
75 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
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, scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, 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.


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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT    ANNUAL REPORT
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Voting Items
The board of directors recommends you vote FOR the following nominees:
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Nominees:
01) Ignacio S. Galán
08) John Lahey
02) John Baldacci
09) José Ángel Marra Rodríguez
03) Daniel Alcain López
10) Santiago Martínez Garrido
04) Pedro Azagra Blázquez
11) José Sáinz Armada
05) Robert Duffy
12) Alan Solomont
06) Teresa Herbert
13) Elizabeth Timm
07) Patricia Jacobs
The board of directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:
2. RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS AVANGRID, INC.’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020.
3. NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PROXY CARD. YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote the shares, you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the annual meeting, please bring this notice with you.
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