Audioeye Inc DEFA14A, filed Apr 8, 2021
Audioeye Inc (AEYE)
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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ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS MAY 21, 2021 The undersigned hereby appoints James Spolar and Sachin Barot, or either of them, as proxies, each with the power to appoint his substitute, and hereby authorizes them to represent and to vote, as designated on the reverse side of this proxy card, all of the shares of Common Stock of AudioEye, Inc. that the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held virtually at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Friday, May 21, 2021, and any adjournment or postponement thereof. THIS PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED BY THE UNDERSIGNED. IF NO SUCH DIRECTIONS ARE GIVEN, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES LISTED ON THE REVERSE SIDE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FOR PROPOSALS 2 and 3. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY USING THE ENCLOSED REPLY ENVELOPE CONTINUED AND TO BE SIGNED ON REVERSE SIDE
VOTE BY INTERNET - www.proxyvote.com Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, the day before the meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you access the web site and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form. ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF FUTURE PROXY MATERIALS If you would like to reduce the costs incurred by our company in mailing proxy materials, you can consent to receiving all future proxy statements, proxy cards and annual reports electronically via e-mail or the Internet. To sign up for electronic delivery, please follow the instructions above to vote using the Internet and, when prompted, indicate that you agree to receive or access proxy materials electronically in future years. DURING THE VIRTUAL MEETING: Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AEYE2021 You may attend the virtual-only meeting via the Internet and vote during the virtual meeting. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions. VOTE BY PHONE - 1-800-690-6903 Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, the day before the meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions. VOTE BY MAIL Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to Vote Processing, c/o Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717. AUDIOEYE, INC. BROADRIDGE CORPORATE ISSUER SOLUTIONS C/O AUDIOEYE, INC. P.O. BOX 1342 BRENTWOOD, NY 11717D47590-P53352-Z79504 For All Withhold All For All Except AUDIOEYE, INC. To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark "For All Except" and write the number(s) of the nominee(s) for whom your vote is withheld on the line below. The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:1. Election of Directors Nominees:01) Dr. Carr Bettis 02) Anthony Coelho 03) David Moradi04) Jamil Tahir 05) Marc Lehmann The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:For Against Abstain 2. To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of AudioEye, Inc.’s named executive officers. 3. To ratify the appointment of MaloneBailey, LLP as AudioEye, Inc.’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. Joint owners should each sign personally. All holders must sign. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name by authorized officer.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting: The Notice and Proxy Statement and the Annual Report on Form 10-K are available at www.proxyvote.com.D47591-P53352-Z79504AUDIOEYE, INC. THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS MAY 21, 2021 The undersigned hereby appoints James Spolar and Sachin Barot, or either of them, as proxies, each with the power to appoint his substitute, and hereby authorizes them to represent and to vote, as designated on the reverse side of this proxy card, all of the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of AudioEye, Inc. that the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held virtually at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Friday, May 21, 2021, and any adjournment or postponement thereof. THIS PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED AS DIRECTED BY THE UNDERSIGNED. IF NO SUCH DIRECTIONS ARE GIVEN, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES LISTED ON THE REVERSE SIDE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FOR PROPOSALS 2 AND 3. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY USING THE ENCLOSED REPLY ENVELOPE CONTINUED AND TO BE SIGNED ON REVERSE SIDE
Your Vote Counts! AUDIOEYE, INC. 2021 Annual Meeting Vote by May 20, 2021 11:59 PM ET AUDIOEYE, INC. BROADRIDGE CORPORATE ISSUER SOLUTIONS C/O AUDIOEYE, INC. P.O. BOX 1342 BRENTWOOD, NY 11717D47607-P53352-Z79504 You invested in AUDIOEYE, INC. and it’s time to vote! This is an Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to be Held on May 21, 2021. Get informed before you vote View the Notice and Proxy Statement and the Annual Report on Form 10-K online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to May 7, 2021. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future stockholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. 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.For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control #Smartphone users Point your camera here to view materials and vote without entering a control number Vote Virtually at the Meeting* May 21, 2021 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AEYE2021*Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. V1
Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available on the Internet or by mail. 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. Board Recommends Voting Items 1. Election of Directors Nominees:For01) Dr. Carr Bettis 02) Anthony Coelho 03) David Moradi 04) Jamil Tahir 05) Marc Lehmann 2. To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of AudioEye, Inc.’s named executive officers. For 3. To ratify the appointment of MaloneBailey, LLP as AudioEye, Inc.’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. For NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Sign up for E-delivery”.D47608-P53352-Z79504