UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on September 29, 2016.

         
    Meeting Information
WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.  

Meeting Type:

For holders as of:

Annual Meeting

August 2, 2016

    Date:    September 29, 2016      Time:    2:00 P.M., EDT
    Location:

Meeting live via the Internet - please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/WOR16.

 

(WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES LOGO)    The Company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet, please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/WOR16 and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (GRAPHIC) (located on the following page).

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
ATTN: SHAREOWNER SERVICES
P.O. BOX 218
PORTLAND, OR 97228-2168

 

 

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

 

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these common 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:  
  Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders Proxy Statement Company’s 2016 Annual Report to Shareholders   
 

How to View Online:

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (GRAPHIC) (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 proxy materials, 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 proxy materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (GRAPHIC) (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 September 15, 2016 to facilitate timely delivery. 

 

 

    How To Vote    
       

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

     
  Vote By Internet:  
  Before The Date of the Meeting:   
  Go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (Graphic) (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.  
  During The Meeting:  
  Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/WOR16. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (Graphic) (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.  
   Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the proxy materials, which will include a proxy card.  

 

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Voting Items    
     
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR each of the listed nominees for election as a director and FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 4.  
     
1. Election of three directors each to serve for a term of three years to expire at the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders:  
     
  Nominees:  
     
  01) Kerrii B. Anderson  
  02) John P. McConnell  
  03) Mary Schiavo  
       
2. Approval of advisory resolution on executive compensation.
   
3. Approval of the Second Amendment to the Worthington Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
   
4. Ratification of selection of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2017.

 

NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote on such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting.

  

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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 September 29, 2016.

         
    Meeting Information
WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.  

Meeting Type:

For holders as of:

Annual Meeting

August 2, 2016

    Date:    September 29, 2016      Time:    2:00 P.M., EDT
    Location:

Meeting live via the Internet - please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/WOR16.

 

    The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/WOR16 and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (GRAPHIC) (located on the following page).

 

 

 

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

 

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.

 

E12998-P81798

 

 
 

 

    Before You Vote    
       

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

                 
  Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:  
  Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders Proxy Statement Company’s 2016 Annual Report to Shareholders   
 

How to View Online:

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (GRAPHIC) (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 (GRAPHIC) (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 September 15, 2016 to facilitate timely delivery. 

 

 

    How To Vote    
       

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

     
  Vote By Internet:  
  Before The Meeting:   
  Go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (Graphic) (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.  
  During The Meeting:  
  Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/WOR16. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (Graphic) (located on the following page) 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 voting instruction form.  

 

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Voting Items    
     
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:  
     
1. Election of three directors each to serve for a term of three years to expire at the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders:  
     
  Nominees:  
     
  01) Kerrii B. Anderson  
  02) John P. McConnell  
  03) Mary Schiavo  
       
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:
       
2. Approval of advisory resolution on executive compensation.
   
3. Approval of the Second Amendment to the Worthington Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
   
4. Ratification of selection of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2017.

 

NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote on such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting.

  

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Voting Instructions    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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