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LA-Z-BOY INC Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2018

Jul 13, 2018

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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement

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DEFA14A 1 lazboy3377941-defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

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. )

☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

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Preliminary Proxy Statement
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(as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
Definitive Proxy Statement
Definitive Additional Materials
Soliciting Material Under Rule
14a-12

La-Z-Boy Incorporated

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)

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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 August 28, 2018

**LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED****

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED ONE LA-Z-BOY DRIVE MONROE, MI 48162 -5138

Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: July 06, 2018
Date: August 28, 2018 Time: 8:00 AM EDT
Location:
Metropolitan Airport
2501 Worldgateway Place
Romulus, Michigan

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

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.

— Before You Vote — How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

  1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report

How to View Online:

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (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* : [email protected]
  • 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 ➔ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (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 August 14, 2018 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 ➔ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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.

Voting items
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR each of the following nominees:
1.
Nominees
01 Kurt L. Darrow 02 Sarah M. Gallagher 03 Edwin J. Holman 04 Janet E. Kerr
06 H. George Levy, MD 07 W. Alan McCollough 08 Lauren B. Peters 09 Dr. Nido R. Qubein
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3.
2 To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2019.
3 To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as set forth in the Proxy Statement.
NOTE: In their discretion the Proxies are authorized to act upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.