Pier 1 2016 Annual Report Download - page 83

VOTING INFORMATION
Who is entitled to vote at the annual
meeting?
Holders of Pier 1 Imports common stock at the close of business
on April 25, 2016, are entitled to vote their shares at the annual
meeting. As of that date, there were 83,786,950 shares of
common stock outstanding and entitled to vote. Each share of
common stock is entitled to one vote on each matter properly
brought before the annual meeting.
How do I vote?
You may vote using any of the following methods:
‰By Internet
If you are a shareholder of record, you will need the control
number included on the Notice to access the proxy materials.
Follow the instructions in the Notice to vote your shares
electronically over the Internet. Voting over the Internet authorizes
the proxies approved by the board of directors and named in the
proxy card to vote your shares in the same manner as if you
marked, signed, and returned a proxy card. If you are a beneficial
owner of shares, you may vote your shares electronically over the
Internet by following the instructions sent to you by your broker,
bank or other intermediary.
‰By mail
If you are a shareholder of record, you may request printed copies
of the proxy materials from Pier 1 Imports by following the
instructions on the Notice, which will include a proxy card. If you are
a beneficial owner of shares, you may vote your shares by mail by
following the instructions sent to you by your broker, bank or other
intermediary. Be sure to complete, sign and date the proxy card or
voting instruction form and return it in the prepaid envelope.
‰By telephone
If you are a shareholder of record, you may vote your shares
telephonically by calling the toll-free number that is referenced in
the proxy materials available over the Internet or by mail. Voting by
telephone authorizes the proxies approved by the board of
directors and named in the proxy card to vote your shares in the
same manner as if you marked, signed, and returned a proxy card.
If you are a beneficial owner of shares, you may vote your shares
telephonically by following the instructions sent to you by your
broker, bank or other intermediary.
‰In person at the annual meeting
All shareholders of record may vote in person at the annual
meeting. You can request a ballot at the meeting. You may also be
represented by another person at the annual meeting by executing
a proper proxy designating that person. If you are a beneficial
owner of shares, you must obtain a legal proxy from your broker,
bank or other intermediary and present it to the inspector of
election with your ballot to be able to vote at the annual meeting.
Internet and telephone voting facilities for shareholders of record
will be available 24 hours a day, and will close at 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time on June 22, 2016. The availability of Internet and
telephone voting for beneficial owners will depend on the voting
processes of your broker, bank or other intermediary. Pier 1
Imports therefore recommends that you follow the voting
instructions in the materials provided to you by your broker, bank
or other intermediary. If you vote over the Internet or by telephone,
you do not have to return a proxy card or voting instruction form. If
you are located outside the U.S. and Canada, please use the
Internet or mail voting methods. Your vote is important. Your
timely response can save Pier 1 Imports the expense of
attempting to contact you regarding your vote.
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