Allstate 2012 Annual Report Download - page 10

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m.
West Plaza Auditorium
Allstate
3100 Sanders Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
1. To elect to the Board of Directors the 12 director nominees named in this proxy
statement to serve until the 2013 annual meeting.
2. To provide an advisory vote on the compensation of the named executive
officers as disclosed in this proxy statement.
3. To approve the proposed amendment to the corporation’s certificate of
incorporation granting stockholders the right to act by written consent.
4. To approve the proposed amendment to the corporation’s certificate of
incorporation granting stockholders owning not less than 10% of the
outstanding shares the right to call a special meeting of stockholders.
5. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Allstate’s independent
registered public accountant for 2012.
6. To consider a stockholder proposal on reporting political contributions, if
properly presented.
In addition, any other business properly presented may be acted upon at the meeting.
If you held stock at the close of business on March 23, 2012, you will be entitled to
vote at the annual meeting and at any adjournments or postponements of the meeting.
You may be asked to present picture identification and proof of stock ownership. If you
hold stock through a bank or broker, you will need to bring your account statement
showing ownership as of March 23, 2012.
Allstate began mailing its Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, proxy
statement and annual report, and proxy card/voting instruction form to stockholders
and to participants in its Allstate 401(k) Savings Plan on April 11, 2012.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 22,
2012. The Notice of 2012 Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement, and 2011 Annual Report and the means to vote by
internet are available at www.proxyvote.com.
By Order of the Board,
Mary J. McGinn
Secretary
April 11, 2012
When:
Where:
Items of Business:
Who Can Vote:
Date of Mailing:
Notice of 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders