Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
10 April 2017 - 10:02PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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. )
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Preliminary Proxy
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Definitive Proxy
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Definitive Additional
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12
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HECLA MINING COMPANY
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(Name of Registrant as
Specified In Its Charter)
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of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the
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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
May 25, 2017
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HECLA MINING
COMPANY
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Meeting
Information
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Meeting
Type:
Annual Meeting
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For holders as
of:
March 27,
2017
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Date:
May 25,
2017
Time:
10:00 AM PDT
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Location:
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FAIRMOUNT PACIFIC RIM
HOTEL
1038 CANADA PLACE
VANCOUVER, BRITISH
COLUMBIA
CANADA
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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
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW
or RECEIVE:
1. Notice
& Proxy Statement
2. Annual
Report
Have the information that is
printed in the box marked by the arrow
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(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:
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investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or
before May 11, 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:
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
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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.
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Election of Directors
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Nominees
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1A
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Phillips S. Baker,
Jr.
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1B
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George R.
Johnson
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The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following proposal(s):
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PROPOSAL to ratify and approve
the selection of BDO USA, LLP, as independent auditors of the Company for
the calendar year ending December 31, 2017.
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3.
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Advisory resolution to approve
executive compensation.
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The Board of
Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal:
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Advisory vote on frequency of executive
compensation vote.
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The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following proposal(s):
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PROPOSAL to approve the Amended
and Restated Hecla Mining Company Stock Plan for nonemployee Directors,
including to increase to 3,000,000 the number of shares of common stock
available for issuance under the Amended and Restated Hecla Mining Company
Stock Plan for nonemployee Directors.
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PROPOSAL to approve the amendment
to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company increasing the number
of authorized shares of common stock of the Company from 500,000,000 to
750,000,000.
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PROPOSAL to approve amendments to
the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws to remove certain
80% supermajority voting provisions.
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PROPOSAL to approve amendments to
the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws to permit
shareholders to call special meetings of shareholders in certain
circumstances.
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NOTE:
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In their discretion on all other business
that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or
adjournments thereof.
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