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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

 

 

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PREMIER, INC.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

 

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on December 5, 2014.

 

        

 

PREMIER, INC.

 

 

 

 

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PREMIER, INC.

13034 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLACE

CHARLOTTE, NC 28277

  

 

Meeting Information

 

Meeting Type:         Annual Meeting

 

For holders as of:    October 6, 2014

 

Date: December 5, 2014    Time: 10:00 AM EST

 

Location:     Premier, Inc.

     Corporate Headquarters

     13034 Ballantyne Corporate Place

     Charlotte, North Carolina 28277

 

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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.

           

 

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. Notice & Proxy Statement                     2. Annual Report on Form 10-K

 

How to View Online:

 

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

 

How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:

 

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 LOGO (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 November 23, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

    

 

How To Vote

    

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

    

 

Vote In Person: Many shareholder 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 LOGO (located on the following page) 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 and voting instructions.

 


  Voting Items        
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:

        
  1.   Election of Directors      
    Nominees:            
   

01)   Stephen R. D’Arcy

        
   

02)   Lloyd H. Dean

        
   

03)   Charles E. Hart, MD

        
   

04)   Philip A. Incarnati

        
   

05)   Alan R. Yordy

        
  The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposal:
  2.   Proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2015.
  The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposal:
  3.   Proposal to approve the Premier, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

 

 

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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 5, 2014.

 

    

 

PREMIER, INC.

 

 

 

 

LOGO

 

PREMIER, INC.

13034 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLACE

CHARLOTTE, NC 28277

  

 

Meeting Information

 

Meeting Type:         Annual Meeting

 

For holders as of:    October 6, 2014

 

Date: December 5, 2014     Time: 10:00 AM EST

 

Location:     Premier, Inc.

     Corporate Headquarters

     13034 Ballantyne Corporate Place

     Charlotte, North Carolina 28277

 

       

 

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.

LOGO

       

 

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.

 

       
       
       
       
       
       


LOGO

 

 

     Before You Vote
    

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

    

 

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

 

1. Notice & Proxy Statement                     2. Annual Report on Form 10-K

 

How to View Online:

 

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

 

How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:

 

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 LOGO (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 November 23, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

    

 

How To Vote

    

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

    

 

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 LOGO (located on the following page) 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 voting instruction card and voting instructions.

 

No Voting In Person: Class B common stockholders may not vote at the meeting, but they are invited to attend. Many shareholder 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.

 


    Voting Items            
   

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:

     
   

1.       Election of Directors

     
   

 Nominees:

           
   

 01)   Stephen R. D’Arcy

        
   

 02)   Lloyd H. Dean

        
   

 03)   Charles E. Hart, MD

        
   

 04)   Philip A. Incarnati

        
   

 05)   Alan R. Yordy

        
    The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposal:
   

2.       Proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for  fiscal year 2015.

    The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposal:
   

3.       Proposal to approve the Premier, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

    NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

 

 

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