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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No.     )

 

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 10, 2017 US  FOODS  HOLDING   CORP Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 16, 2017 Date: May 10, 2017 Location: The Westin O'Hare Hotel 6100 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018   Time: 9:00 AM CDT US FOODS HOLDING CORP. 9399  WEST  HIGGINS ROAD SUITE  500 ROSEMONT,  IL   60018   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.  

 

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Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement How to View Online:   Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:   (located on the   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   (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 26, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery.   How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods  Vote In Person: Many stockholder 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   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 The Board  of  Directors  recommends  you vote FOR  the following:  1.    Election of  three  nominees to  our Board of  Directors  Nominees  01   Court  D. Carruthers  02   Kenneth A.  Giuriceo 03   David M. Tehle  The Board  of  Directors  recommends  you vote FOR  the following  proposal:  2 To approve,  on an advisory (non-binding) basis,  the  compensation of  our  named  executive officers.   The Board  of  Directors  recommends  you vote 1 YEAR on  the following  proposal:  3 To recommend,  on an advisory (non-binding) basis,  the  frequency  of  future  advisory votes  on the  compensation of  our  named  executive officers.  The Board  of  Directors  recommends  you vote FOR  the following  proposal:  4 To ratify the  appointment  of  Deloitte &  Touche LLP as our  independent  registered public accounting  firm for fiscal  2017.  NOTE:  Such other  business  as may  properly come  before  the  meeting or  any adjournment thereof.  

 

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