Form DEFA 14a

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No.    )

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HEALTHWAYS, INC.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 31, 2012

 

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Meeting Information

 
  HEALTHWAYS, INC.           Meeting Type: Annual Meeting  
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            Date: May 31, 2012    Time: 9:00 AM CDT  
            Location:    Franklin Marriott Cool Springs  
             700 Cool Springs Boulevard  
             Franklin, Tennessee 37067  
                      
                  

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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

 

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

 

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

 
           See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.  
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Before You Vote

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

          

 

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

     
        

 

1.  Annual Report        2.  Notice & Proxy Statement

     
        

 

How to View Online:

     
        

 

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

     
        

 

How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:

     
        

 

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

     
        

 

1) BY INTERNET:

      www.proxyvote.com      
        

2) BY TELEPHONE:

      1-800-579-1639      
        

3) BY E-MAIL*:

      sendmaterial@proxyvote.com      
        

 

* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) in the subject line.

     
          

 

Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 17, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

     
            

 

How To Vote

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

                  
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Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

 

Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO available and follow the instructions.

 

Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

 

     
                

 

Internal Use

Only

 

            


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The Board of Directors recommends you vote

FOR the following:

 
  

 

1.     Election of Directors

 
           Nominees  
   01    Kevin G. Wills      02    Jay C. Bisgard, M.D.      03    Mary Jane England, M.D.      04    John A. Wickens      05    William D. Novelli  
  

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3.

 
  

 

2      To consider and act upon an advisory vote to approve executive compensation as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.

 
  

 

3      To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2012.

 
  

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal:

 
  

 

4      To consider and act upon a stockholder proposal regarding declassification of the Company’s Board of Directors

 
  

 

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

 
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

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