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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No.     )

 

 

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SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY COMPANY
(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 LOGO

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 19, 2015

 

 

Meeting Information

SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY COMPANY Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: March 23, 2015
Date: May 19, 2015                     Time: 11:00 AM CDT
Location: Hilton Houston North Hotel
     

12400 Greenspoint Drive

Houston, Texas 77060

 

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51 MERCEDES WAY

EDGEWOOD NY 11717

 

 

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.

 

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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

      
     

 

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

  
     

 

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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 05, 2015 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

  
                      
     

 

—  How To Vote  —

    

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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

    
              
      Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. 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.   
     

 

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.

  

 

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

 

  
                      


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  The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):          
 

 

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Election of Directors

    The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal(s):    
    Nominees    

 

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Proposal from stockholder regarding special meetings.

   
  01   John D. Gass          
 

 

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Catherine A. Kehr

    5   Proposal from stockholder regarding proxy access.    
 

 

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Greg D. Kerley

         
 

 

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Vello A. Kuuskraa

         
 

 

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Kenneth R. Mourton

         
 

 

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Steven L. Mueller

         
 

 

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Elliott Pew

         
 

 

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Terry W. Rathert

         
 

 

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Alan H. Stevens

         

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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):

           
 

 

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Proposal to ratify independent registered public accounting firm for 2015.

   

 

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Advisory vote to approve our executive compensation.

       

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

 

 

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