DEFA14A 1 tm2115587d4_defa14a.htm DEFA14A

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 (Amendment No. )

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SPECIAL MEETING PROXY MATERIAL ENCLOSED - YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED!Dear Fellow Stockholder:We are pleased to inform you that we are now preparing for our upcoming Special Meeting of Stockholders, which will be held on August 13, 2021. We must successfully complete this year’s Special Meeting of Stockholders proxy process in advance of the date of the meeting in order to not adjourn the Special Meeting of Stockholders.Enclosed are the proxy materials specific to the special meeting. Please review them carefully Please respond to the proxy solicitation by voting in favor of the proposal described in the proxy materials by calling 1-877-864-5060. Failure to obtain the required votes for all of the proposals will cause the meeting to be adjourned until all voting requirements are met. THREE WAYS TO VOTEONLINEWWW.PROXYVOTE.COMPlease have your proxy card in hand when accessing the website. There are easy-to-follow directions to help you complete the electronic voting instruction form.PHONE WITHOUT A PROXY CARD Call 1-877-864-5060 Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET to speak with a proxy specialist. WITH A PROXY CARD Call 1-800-690-6903 with a touch-tone phone to vote using an automated system. MAIL VOTE PROCESSING Mark, sign and date your ballot and return it in the postage-paid envelope provided.

IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED

IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED

Special Meeting proxy materials enclosed – Authorize your proxy today. The Special Meeting of Stockholders will be held on August 13, 2021. Whether or not you plan to attend, your vote is very important. You can authorize a proxy to vote your shares by internet, telephone, or mail. Simply follow the instructions on the enclosed form. For your convenience, we’ve highlighted where you can find your unique Control Number. WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM Please have your proxy card in hand when accessing the website. There are easy-to-follow directions to help you complete the electronic voting instruction form. ONLINE VOTE PROCESSING Mark, sign and date your ballot and return it in the postage-paid envelope provided. MAIL THREE WAYS TO AUTORIZE YOUR PROXY 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 NOTE: This is not an actual Control Number. Please refer to the voting instruction form for your unique Control Number.

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