gldd-defa14a_20150501.htm

 

 

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  x                              Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  o

Check the appropriate box:

 

o

Preliminary Proxy Statement

 

 

o

Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

 

 

o

Definitive Proxy Statement

 

 

x

Definitive Additional Materials

 

 

o

Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

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

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

 

x

No fee required.

 

 

o

Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.

 

 

 

 

(1)

Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:

 

 

 

 

(2)

Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:

 

 

 

 

(3)

Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):

 

 

 

 

(4)

Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:

 

 

 

 

(5)

Total fee paid:

 

 

 

 

 

o

Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.

 

 

o

Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

 

 

 

 

(1)

Amount Previously Paid:

 

 

 

 

(2)

Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

 

 

 

 

(3)

Filing Party:

 

 

 

 

(4)

Date Filed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for theStockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 12, 2016GREAT  LAKES  DREDGE &  DOCK CORPORATIONMeeting InformationMeeting Type: Annual MeetingFor holders as of: March 16, 2016BDate: May 12, 2016Time: 8:00 AM CDTAGREAT  LAKES DREDGE  & DOCK CORPORATION ATTN:  Kathleen M.  Lavoy2122  YORK  ROADOAK BROOK, IL   60523Investor Address Line 1Investor Address Line 2Investor Address Line 3Investor Address Line 4Investor Address Line 5John Sample1234 ANYWHERE STREET ANY CITY,  ON A1A 1A1234567123456712345671234567Location: Le Mériden Hotel Chicago - Oakbrook Center R2100 Spring RoadCOak Brook, IL 60523OD EYou 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.1234567See the reverse side of this notice to obtainproxy materials and voting instructions.

 

 

 

Before You VoteHow to Access the Proxy MaterialsProxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:1. Annual Report2. Notice & Proxy StatementHow to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: (located on the If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge forrequesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:1) BY INTERNET:www.proxyvote.com2) BY TELEPHONE:1-800-579-16393) 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  g (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 investmentadvisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 28, 2016 to facilitate timely delivery.How To VotePlease Choose One of the Following Voting MethodsVote In Person: Many stockholder 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.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  g available and follow the instructions. Internal Use Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. Only

 

 

 

Voting itemsThe Board  of  Directors  recommends  you vote FOR  the following  directors  to  serve until the 2019 Annual Meeting:1.    Election of  DirectorsNominees01   Carl  A.  Albert02   Jonathan W.  Berger B The Board  of  Directors  recommends  you vote FOR  proposals 2,  3 and 4. A R2To ratify  Deloitte &  Touche LLP as the  Company's  independent  registered public accounting  firm for the  yearending December  31,  2016; C3To approve,  on a non-binding advisory basis,  the  Company's  executive compensation;  andO D4To transact such other  business  as may  properly come  before  the  Annual Meeting or  any postponements or Eadjournments  of  the  Annual Meeting.23456789012123456789011234567890121234567890112345678901212345678901123456789012123456789011234567890121234567890112345678901Broadridge Internal Use Only xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx Cusip

 

 

 

Reserved for Broadridge Internal Control InformationNAMETHE COMPANY NAME INC. - COMMON123,456,789,012.12345THE COMPANY NAME INC. - CLASS A123,456,789,012.12345THE COMPANY NAME INC. - CLASS B123,456,789,012.12345THE COMPANY NAME INC. - CLASS C123,456,789,012.12345THE COMPANY NAME INC. - CLASS D123,456,789,012.12345THE COMPANY NAME INC. - CLASS E123,456,789,012.12345THE COMPANY NAME INC. - CLASS  F123,456,789,012.12345THE COMPANY NAME INC. - 401 K123,456,789,012.12345Broadridge Internal Use Only THIS  SPACE  RESERVED FOR  SIGNATURES   IF APPLICABLE Job # Envelope #