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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

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Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.             )

 

 

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Silicon Laboratories Inc.

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on April 20, 2017

 

 

  SILICON LABORATORIES INC.
 
 

 

SILICON LABORATORIES INC.

ATTN: CORPORATE SECRETARY

400 WEST CESAR CHAVEZ

AUSTIN, TX 78701

 

 
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Meeting Information

     
 

 

Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

     
  For holders as of: February 24, 2017      
  Date: April 20, 2017       Time: 9:30 AM CDT      
  Location:    The Lady Bird Johnson      
      

Wildflower Center

4801 La Crosse Avenue

Austin, Texas 78739

 

     

 

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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1. Annual Report     2. Notice & Proxy Statement

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   Voting items                  
  The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following Class I Directors to serve until 2020 or until a successor is duly elected and qualified:       
  1.   Election of Directors     6.    To re-approve certain material terms of the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code.
   

 

Nominees

      
 

 

1A

 

 

Navdeep S. Sooch

      
 

 

1B

 

 

William P. Wood

   

 

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To approve amendments to the 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

 

 

1C

 

 

Nina Richardson

      
 

 

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

   

 

NOTE: In accordance with the discretion of the proxy holders, to act upon all matters incident to the conduct of the meeting and upon other matters as may properly come before the meeting.

 

 

2.

 

 

To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2017.

   
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3.

 

 

To vote on an advisory (non-binding) resolution regarding executive compensation.

      
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal:

      
 

 

4.

 

 

To vote on an advisory (non-binding) resolution regarding the frequency of holding future advisory votes regarding executive compensation.

      
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 5, 6 and 7.

      
 

 

5.

 

 

To approve amendments to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.

      


 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 April 20, 2017

 

 

 

SILICON LABORATORIES INC.

 
   
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Meeting Information

     
 

 

Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

     
  For holders as of: February 24, 2017      
  Date: April 20, 2017       Time: 9:30 AM CDT      
  Location:    The Lady Bird Johnson      
      

Wildflower Center

4801 La Crosse Avenue

Austin, Texas 78739

 

     

 

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.

 

 

   
 


 

—  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 April 06, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

 

 

—  How To Vote  —

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

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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.

 

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

 


   Voting items                  

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

 

1.

 

 

Election of Directors

   
   

 

Nominees

   

5.

   To approve amendments to the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan.
 

 

1A

 

 

Navdeep S. Sooch

      
 

 

1B

 

 

William P. Wood

    6.    To re-approve certain material terms of the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code.
 

 

1C

 

 

Nina Richardson

      
 

 

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

      
 

 

2.

 

 

To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2017.

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To approve amendments to the 2009

Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

 

 

3.

 

 

To vote on an advisory (non-binding) resolution regarding executive compensation.

      
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal:

      
 

 

4.

 

 

To vote on an advisory (non-binding) resolution regarding the frequency of holding future advisory votes regarding executive compensation.

      


   Voting items Continued                  

 

 

  
NOTE:   In accordance with the discretion of the proxy holders, to act upon all matters incident to the conduct of the meeting and upon other matters as may properly come before the meeting.   

 

  

 

 

   Voting Instructions                  

 

 

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