UNITED STATES
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SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Lear Corporation
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MAY 21, 2020
The following Notice of Change in Location relates to the proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) of Lear Corporation (the “Company”) dated April 6, 2020, furnished to stockholders of the Company in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of the Company for use at the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held on May 21, 2020. This Supplement is being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is being made available to stockholders on or about May 4, 2020.
THE NOTICE AND PRESS RELEASE INCLUDED HEREIN SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROXY STATEMENT.
21557 Telegraph Road
Southfield, Michigan 48033
2020 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN LOCATION
May 4, 2020
Dear Stockholder:
As previously announced, the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Lear Corporation (the “Company”) will be held on May 21, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. EDT.
Due to public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and out of concern for the health and safety of meeting participants, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting location and format has been changed. The Annual Meeting will be held virtually. Stockholders will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person.
Stockholders at the close of business on the record date, March 27, 2020, are entitled to attend the Annual Meeting. Stockholders can attend the Annual Meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LEA2020 by entering the 16-digit voting control number found on their proxy card, voting instruction form or the notice of internet availability of proxy materials previously received.
Additional information regarding the rules and procedures for participating in the Annual Meeting will be set forth in our meeting rules of conduct, which stockholders can view prior to or during the meeting at www.proxyvote.com by entering the 16-digit voting control number found on their proxy card, voting instruction form or the notice of internet availability of proxy materials previously received.
Whether or not stockholders plan to attend the virtual-only Annual Meeting, Lear urges stockholders to vote and submit their proxies in advance of the meeting by one of the methods described in the proxy materials.
By Order of the Board of Directors, |
Harry A. Kemp |
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary May 4, 2020 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lear Contacts:
Alicia Davis
(248) 447-1781
Ed Lowenfeld
(248) 447-4380
Lear to Hold Virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, May 4, 2020 - Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, announced today that it will hold its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) virtually due to public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and out of concern for the health and safety of meeting participants. The Annual Meeting will be held on May 21, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, as previously disclosed. Stockholders will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person.
Stockholders at the close of business on the record date, March 27, 2020, are entitled to attend the Annual Meeting. Stockholders can attend the Annual Meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LEA2020 by entering the 16-digit voting control number found on their proxy card, voting instruction form or the notice of internet availability of proxy materials previously received.
Please note that the proxy card and voting instruction form included with previously-distributed proxy materials will not be updated to reflect the change from an in-person meeting to a virtual-only meeting and may be used to vote shares in connection with the Annual Meeting.
Whether or not stockholders plan to attend the virtual-only Annual Meeting, Lear urges stockholders to vote and submit their proxies in advance of the meeting by one of the methods described in the proxy materials.
About Lear Corporation
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 39 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #147 on the Fortune 500.
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