<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001626129-17-000472.txt : 20170801
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20170801060731
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001626129-17-000472
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170801
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170801
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20170801

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			METHODE ELECTRONICS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000065270
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS [3678]
		IRS NUMBER:				362090085
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0427

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-33731
		FILM NUMBER:		17994608

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7401 W WILSON AVE
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60706
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7088676777

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		7401 WEST WILSON AVE
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60706
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<P STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 16pt"><B>UNITED STATES </B></FONT><BR>
<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 16pt"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></FONT><BR>
<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 12pt"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B></FONT>&nbsp;</P>

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INFORMATION</B></FONT></P>

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of the </B><BR>
<B>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Filed by the Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9746;</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 95%; padding: 0; text-indent: 0">Preliminary Proxy Statement</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding: 0; text-indent: 0">&nbsp;&#9744;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding: 0; text-indent: 0">Confidential, for use of the Commission only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e) (2))</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding: 0; text-indent: 0">Definitive Proxy Statement</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding: 0; text-indent: 0">Definitive Additional Materials</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 14pt"><B>METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified In
Its Charter)</P>

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Statement, if other than the Registrant)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and
0-11.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.</P>

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as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify
the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.</P>

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Materials for the</B></FONT><BR><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 12pt"><B>Shareholder Meeting
to Be Held on September 14, 2017</B></FONT></P>

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<TD VALIGN=TOP><P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 12pt"><B><I>METHODE ELECTRONICS,
               INC.</I></B></FONT></P>
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<TD COLSPAN="3" VALIGN=TOP Style="border-left:solid black 1px"><P><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;Meeting Type:</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;Annual
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<TD COLSPAN="3" VALIGN=TOP Style="border-left:solid black 1px"><P><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>For holders as of:</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;July
17, 2017</FONT></P>
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<TD COLSPAN="3" VALIGN=TOP Style="border-left:solid black 1px"><P><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Date:</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;September 14,
2017&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>Time:</B>&nbsp;11:00 AM CDT</FONT></P>
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<TD ROWSPAN="7" VALIGN=TOP><P><BR><BR><BR><IMG SRC="meidefa14a073117001.jpg" ALT="(METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC. LOGO)"><BR><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt"><I>METHODE
                           ELECTRONICS, INC.<BR>
                           7401 WEST WILSON AVENUE<BR>
                           CHICAGO, IL 60706-4548</I></FONT><BR></P>
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<TD COLSPAN="2" VALIGN=TOP><P><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">Methode&rsquo;s Corporate Offices</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><BR>
<FONT STYLE="font-size: 8pt">7401 West Wilson Avenue</FONT><BR>
<FONT STYLE="font-size: 8pt">Chicago, Illinois 60706</FONT><BR><BR><BR></FONT></P>
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<TD COLSPAN="3" VALIGN=TOP><DIV align=justify><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10pt">You are receiving this communication
because you hold shares in the above named company. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=justify><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><BR>
<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">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 <I>www.proxyvote.com</I> or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy
materials before voting. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
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Annual Report</FONT></P>
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<TD COLSPAN="9" VALIGN=TOP ><P><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10pt">Have the information that is printed in the box
marked by the arrow&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><IMG SRC="meidefa14a073117002.jpg" ALT="(arrow)">&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt; border: BLACK 1px solid">&nbsp;XXXX
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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:</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><BR></FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN=TOP><P><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10pt">1)</FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN=TOP><P><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10pt"><I>BY INTERNET</I>:</FONT></P>
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XXXX XXXX XXXX&nbsp;</FONT></FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;(located on
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<TD  COLSPAN="9" VALIGN=TOP><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10pt">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 August 31, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery.</FONT></P>
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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.</FONT></P>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt"><B>The Board of Directors recommends
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt"><B>1.</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">Election of Directors</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt"><B>Nominees</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">1a.</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">Walter J. Aspatore</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">1b.</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">Darren M. Dawson</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">1c.</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">Donald W. Duda</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">1d.</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">Martha Goldberg Aronson</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">1e.</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">Isabelle C. Goossen</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">1f.</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">Christopher J. Hornung</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">1g.</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">Paul G. Shelton</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">1h.</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">Lawrence B. Skatoff</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2"><FONT STYLE="font: 8pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><B>The Board of Directors recommends you</b></font><FONT STYLE="font: 8pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><B>
    vote FOR proposals 2 and 3.</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">The ratification of the Audit Committee&rsquo;s selection
    of Ernst &amp; Young LLP to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending April 28,
    2018.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt"><B>3</B></FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">The advisory approval of Methode&rsquo;s named executive
    officer compensation.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt">0000341961_3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;R1.0.1.15</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt"><B>The Board of Directors recommends
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