DEFA14A: Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material
Published on May 11, 2017
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
Filed by the Registrant þ
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨
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Preliminary Proxy Statement |
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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Definitive Proxy Statement |
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Definitive Additional Materials |
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12 |
HEAT BIOLOGICS, 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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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. |
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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 June 29, 2017
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Meeting Information |
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HEAT BIOLOGICS, INC. |
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting |
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For holders as of: May 08, 2017 |
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Date: June 29, 2017 Time: 9:00 AM EDT |
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Heat Biologics, Inc. |
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801 Capitola drive |
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Durham, North Carolina 27713 |
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. |
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HEAT BIOLOGICS, INC. 801 CAPITOLA DRIVE, SUITE 12 DURHAM, NC 27713 |
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). |
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We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. |
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |
Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: | |
1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Form 10-K | |
How to View Online: | |
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow è 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*: |
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 è 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 June 15, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery. | |
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How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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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. |
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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 è xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx available and follow the instructions. |
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Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. |
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Voting items |
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: |
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Election of Directors |
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01 Jeffrey Wolf |
02 John Monahan, Ph.D. |
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03 Edward B. Smith, III |
04 John Prendergast, Ph.D. |
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the proposals 2 through 6. |
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To ratify the appointment of BDO USA, LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for our fiscal year ending on December 31, 2017. |
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To approve (in the event it is deemed advisable by our Board of Directors) an amendment to our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended (the Restated Certificate of Incorporation), to effect a reverse stock split of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock, $0.0002 par value per share, at a ratio to be determined in the discretion of our Board of Directors within a range of one (1) share of Common Stock for every two (2) to ten (10) shares of Common Stock. |
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To approve an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock from 50,000,000 to 100,000,000. |
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To approve an adjournment of the Annual Meeting, if necessary, if a quorum is present, to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes in favor of Proposal 3 or Proposal 4. |
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To approve our 2017 Stock Incentive Plan. |
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NOTE: To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements of the meeting. |
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