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OTHER BUSINESS
Pier 1 Imports does not plan to act on any matters at the meeting other than those described in this proxy statement. If any other
business should properly come before the meeting, the persons named in the proxy will vote as described above under the question
“Could other matters be decided at the annual meeting?”
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR 2017 ANNUAL
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
To be included in the proxy statement relating to the 2017 annual meeting of shareholders, shareholder proposals made pursuant to
SEC Rule 14a-8 must be received by Pier 1 Imports’ corporate secretary no later than 5:00 p.m., local time, January 12, 2017.
In order to bring a matter before the 2017 annual meeting of shareholders that is not contained in the proxy statement, a shareholder
must comply with the shareholder criteria, advance notice, shareholder information and other provisions of Pier 1 Imports’ bylaws
governing shareholders bringing matters before the annual meeting. Pier 1 Imports’ bylaws require that it receive written notice of the
matter in proper form with the requisite materials and information no earlier than February 23, 2017, and no later than March 25, 2017.
You may contact Pier 1 Imports’ corporate secretary to find out what specific information regarding the matter must be included with the
advance notice.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
You are encouraged to let Pier 1 Imports know your preferences by voting over the Internet or by telephone, or, should you request one,
by completing and returning a proxy card or voting instruction form.
Michael A.Carter
Executive Vice President, Compliance and General Counsel, Secretary
May 12, 2016
PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC. | 2016 Proxy Statement 53