UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
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Harman International Industries, Incorporated
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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 December 4, 2013.
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Meeting Information
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| HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED | Meeting Type: |
Annual Meeting |
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| For holders as of: |
October 7, 2013 |
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Date: December 4, 2013 |
Time: 11:00 AM EST |
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Location: Meeting live via the Internet-please visit |
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company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/HAR2013 and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
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(located on the following page).| HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED 400 ATLANTIC STREET 15TH FLOOR STAMFORD, CT 06901 ATTN: MARISA IASENZA
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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). | ||||
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Before You Vote |
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How to Access the Proxy Materials
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How To Vote |
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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote By Internet:
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information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
During The Meeting:
Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/HAR2013. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
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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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: |
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| 1. Election of Directors | ||||||||||||||||||||
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1b.
1c.
1d.
1e.
1f.
1g.
1h.
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Adriane M. Brown
John W. Diercksen
Ann M. Korologos
Dr. Jiren Liu
Edward H. Meyer
Dinesh C. Paliwal
Kenneth M. Reiss
Hellene S. Runtagh
Frank S. Sklarsky
Gary G. Steel |
2. Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP for fiscal 2014.
3. To approve an amendment to the 2012 Stock Option and Incentive Plan.
4. To approve the 2014 Key Executive Officers Bonus Plan.
5. To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation.
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |
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