Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) announced today it has filed definitive proxy materials, including its definitive proxy statement and proxy card, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with Arconic's 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for May 16, 2017. Arconic shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 1, 2017 will be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
In conjunction with the definitive proxy filing, Arconic issued an open letter to shareholders. The full text follows.
To Fellow Shareholders:
At the upcoming 2017 Annual Meeting, Arconic shareholders will be asked to vote on several proposals, including nominees for election to your Board of Directors. The Company has recommended five highly qualified and experienced nominees and urges shareholders to review the detailed information regarding these candidates in Arconic's proxy materials.
We will soon be sending you a detailed proxy statement and WHITE proxy card in connection with the Annual Meeting. Your Board recommends that you refrain from making any voting decision until you have had a chance to carefully review the Arconic proxy materials. There is no need to take any action at this time.