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SCHEDULE 14A

(RULE 14A-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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¨    Definitive   Proxy Statement

x    Definitive Additional Materials

¨    Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12

THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.

 

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other than the Registrant)

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Important Notice of Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting of

THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.

To Be Held On:

March 16, 2015 at 8:00 a.m., (P.D.T.)

at 6140 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 145, Pleasanton CA 94588

 

 

COMPANY NUMBER

 

 

 

ACCOUNT NUMBER

 

 

 

CONTROL NUMBER

 

 

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy materials you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. To facilitate timely delivery please make the request as instructed below before 3/1/15.

Please visit investor.coopercos.com/financials.cfm, where the following materials are available for view:

 

•    Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

 

•    Proxy Statement

 

•    Form of Electronic Proxy Card

 

•    Annual Report on Form 10-K

TO REQUEST MATERIAL: TELEPHONE: 888-Proxy-NA (888-776-9962) 718-921-8562 (for international callers)
E-MAIL: info@amstock.com
WEBSITE: http://www.amstock.com/proxyservices/requestmaterials.asp
TO VOTE: LOGO ONLINE: To access your online proxy card, please visit www.voteproxy.com and follow the on-screen instructions or scan the QR code with your smartphone. You may enter your voting instructions at www.voteproxy.com up until 11:59 PM Eastern Time the day before the cut-off or meeting date.
IN PERSON: You may vote your shares in person by attending the Annual Meeting.
TELEPHONE: To vote by telephone, please visit www.voteproxy.com to view the materials and to obtain the toll free number to call.
MAIL: You may request a card by following the instructions above.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CANNOT USE THIS NOTICE TO VOTE BY MAIL.

 

In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote for the election of such substitute nominee(s) for directors as such proxies may select in the event that any nominee(s) named herein become unable to serve, and on such other matters as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” ITEMS 1 THRU 3.

1.

ELECTION OF EIGHT DIRECTORS.

 

A. Thomas Bender

 

Michael H. Kalkstein

 

Jody S. Lindell

 

Gary S. Petersmeyer

 

Steven Rosenberg

 

Allan E. Rubenstein, M.D.

 

Robert S. Weiss

 

Stanley Zinberg, M.D.

 
  2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for The Cooper Companies, Inc. for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2015;
 
  3. An advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers as presented in the Proxy Statement; and
 
  4. The transaction of any other business that my properly come before the meeting or any continuations, adjournment or postponements thereof.


*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on March 16, 2015

 

   

 

THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.

 

 

 

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          Meeting Information       

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 Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

     
       

 

 For holders as of: January 20, 2015

     
       

 

 Date: March 16, 2015        Time: 8:00 AM PDT

     
       

 

 Location: 6140 Stoneridge Mall Road

     
       

           Suite 145

     
       

           Pleasanton, CA 94588

 

     
             

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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.  

 

 

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—  Before You Vote  —

 

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

   
    Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:    
   

 

1. Form 10-K                     2. Notice & Proxy Statement

 

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 March 02, 2015 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

   
       

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—  How To Vote  —

 

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

   
                 
   

Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. 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.

   
   

 

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 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 form.

   
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The Board of Directors recommends you

vote FOR the following proposal(s):

 

1.      Election of Directors

 Nominees

1a     A. Thomas Bender

 

1b     Michael H. Kalkstein

 

1c     Jody S. Lindell

 

1d     Gary S. Petersmeyer

 

1e     Steven Rosenberg

 

1f      Allan E. Rubenstein, MD

 

1g     Robert S. Weiss

 

1h     Stanley Zinberg, MD

 

The Board of Directors recommends you

vote FOR the following proposal(s):

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2.      Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for The Cooper Companies, Inc. for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2015.

 

3.      An advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers as presented in the Proxy Statement.

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  Voting items Continued Reserved for Broadridge Internal Control  Information

 

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

 

    Voting Instructions        

 

 

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