UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
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Steelcase Inc.
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STEELCASE INC.
901 44TH STREET SE
GH-3E-18
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508
GH-3E-18
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508
Meeting Information
Meeting Type:
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Annual Shareholders Meeting | |
For holders as of:
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04/27/09 | |
Date: 06/25/09
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Time: 11:00 AM EDT |
| Location: | Steelcase Inc.
Global Headquarters 901 44th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508 |
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Voting items |
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The Steelcase Inc. Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the following proposal. |
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If
you sign and return this card with no specific voting instructions, the shares will be voted FOR all of the following nominees for Director: |
| 1. | Election of four Directors (terms expiring in 2012) |
| Nominees: | |||
| 01) | William P. Crawford | ||
| 02) | Elizabeth Valk Long | ||
| 03) | Robert C. Pew III | ||
| 04) | Cathy D. Ross | ||
