Form: DEFA14A

Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material

April 22, 2024

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

(RULE 14a-101)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. )

 

 

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  Preliminary Proxy Statement
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  Definitive Proxy Statement
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FORTIVE CORPORATION

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

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             FORTIVE CORPORATION

 

             6920 SEAWAY BLVD

             EVERETT, WA 98203

 

 

 

 

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You invested in FORTIVE CORPORATION and it’s time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareholder meeting to be held on June 4, 2024.

Get informed before you vote

View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to May 21, 2024. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) (including a proxy card) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

 

 

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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

 

Voting Items

 

 

Board
Recommends

 

 
 1.   To elect the following nominees to serve as Directors, each for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified:  
 
  Nominees:  
 
 1a.   Eric Branderiz   LOGO  For
 
 1b.   Daniel L. Comas   LOGO  For
 
 1c.   Sharmistha Dubey   LOGO For
 
 1d.   Rejji P. Hayes   LOGO For
 
 1e.   Wright Lassiter III   LOGO For
 
 1f.   James A. Lico   LOGO For
 
 1g.   Kate D. Mitchell   LOGO For
 
 1h.   Jeannine P. Sargent   LOGO For
 
 1i   Alan G. Spoon   LOGO For
 
 2.   To approve on an advisory basis Fortive’s named executive officer compensation.   LOGO For
 
 3.   To approve amendments to Fortive’s Restated Certification of Incorporation to include an officer exculpation provision.   LOGO For
 
 4.   To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Fortive’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024.   LOGO For
 
 5.   To consider and act upon a shareholder proposal to approve an amendment to Fortive’s Bylaws to require shareholder approval of director compensation.   LOGO  Against

NOTE: To consider and act upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

   

 

 

   

 

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