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
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Preliminary Proxy
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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
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EMCORE CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) 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 March 06, 2013
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Meeting Information
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| EMCORE CORPORATION |
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
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For holders as of: January 10, 2013
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Date: March 06, 2013
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Time: 10:00 AM MST
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Hyatt Regency Tamaya
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| Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004 | ||
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
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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.
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- Before You Vote -
How to Access the Proxy Materials
- How To Vote -
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a "legal proxy." To doso, 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 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 voting instruction form.
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| Voting items |
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following:
1. Election of Directors
Nominees
| 01 Hong Q. Hou, Ph.D. | 02 Charles T. Scott | 03 Sherman McCorkle |
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
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To ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as EMCORE's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.
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To approve the amendment and restatement of the EMCORE Corporation 2007 Directors' Stock Award Plan.
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To approve, on an advisory basis, executive compensation of EMCORE's Named Executive Officers.
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NOTE:
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In the discretion of the proxies for such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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