UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)
of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Filed by a party other than the Registrant ☐
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| ☐ | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
| ☐ | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
| ☐ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| ☒ | Definitive Additional Materials |
| ☐ | Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 |
CRYOLIFE, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Important Notice of Availability of Materials for the Special Stockholder Meeting of
To Be Held On:
November 16, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Meeting live via the Internet – please visit https://web.lumiagm.com/295739807 (password: cryolife2021)
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This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy materials you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. To facilitate timely delivery please make the request as instructed below before 11/2/2021.
Please visit http://www.astproxyportal.com/ast/01609/special, where the following materials are available for view:
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● Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders |
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● Proxy Statement |
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● Form of Electronic Proxy Card |
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TO REQUEST MATERIAL: |
TELEPHONE: 888-Proxy-NA (888-776-9962) 718-921-8562 (for international callers) E-MAIL: info@astfinancial.com |
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WEBSITE: https://us.astfinancial.com/OnlineProxyVoting/ProxyVoting/RequestMaterials |
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ONLINE: To access your online proxy card, please visit www.voteproxy.com and follow the on-screen instructions or scan the QR code with your smartphone. You may enter your voting instructions at www.voteproxy.com up until 11:59 PM EDT the day before the meeting date.
VIRTUALLY AT THE MEETING: The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet, please visit https://web.lumiagm.com/295739807 (password: cryolife2021) and be sure to have your control number available.
TELEPHONE: To vote by telephone, please visit www.voteproxy.com to view the materials and to obtain the toll free number to call.
MAIL: You may request a card by following the instructions above. |
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To approve the reincorporation of CryoLife, Inc. from the State of Florida to the State of Delaware, including the Plan of Conversion, Florida Articles of Conversion, Delaware Certificate of Conversion, Delaware Certificate of Incorporation, and Delaware Bylaws. |
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To approve an exclusive forum provision as set forth in the Delaware Certificate of Incorporation to take effect following the Reincorporation. |
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To approve an adjournment of the meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes in favor of the Reincorporation Proposal or the Exclusive Forum Proposal. |
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" PROPOSALS 1, 2 AND 3. |
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Please note that you cannot use this notice to vote by mail. |
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