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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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on July 17, 2018.

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

 

 
 

 

CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.

 

 

 

 

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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.

ATTN: LEGAL

207 HIGH POINT DRIVE

BLDG. 100

VICTOR, NY 14564

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

Meeting Information

 

Meeting Type:            Annual Meeting

 

For holders as of:      May 18, 2018

 

Date:   July 17, 2018        Time:    11:00 AM

 

Location:   Meeting live via the Internet-please visit

      www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/STZ2018

 

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/STZ2018 and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page).

 

 

Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the Annual Stockholder Meeting are available on the Internet.

 

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, scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, 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:

 

   

 

NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT                     ANNUAL REPORT

 

    
   

 

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, or scan the QR Barcode below.    
   

 

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      1) BY INTERNET:   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 July 3, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

    

 

    How To Vote

    

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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

    
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Vote By Internet:

 

      Before The Meeting:

       Go to www.proxyvote.com or from a smartphone, scan the QR Barcode above. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.

 

      During The Meeting:

       Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/STZ2018. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (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 proxy card.    
                       

  Voting Items               
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR
the following:

            
    

 

Class A Stockholders

                  
 

 

1.      

   

 

Election of Directors

                  
    

 

Nominees:

                  
     01)      Jerry Fowden    07)    Daniel J. McCarthy         
     02)      Barry A. Fromberg    08)    Richard Sands         
     03)      Robert L. Hanson    09)    Robert Sands         
     04)      Ernesto M. Hernandez    10)    Judy A. Schmeling         
     05)      Susan Somersille Johnson        11)    Keith E. Wandell         
     06)      James A. Locke III               
  The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:      
 

 

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To ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2019

   
  3.          To approve, by an advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement   
  NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to act on such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.   
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
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  Voting Items               
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR
the following:

            
    

 

Class B Stockholders

                  
 

 

1.      

   

 

Election of Directors

                  
    

 

Nominees:

                  
     01)      Jerry Fowden    05)    Daniel J. McCarthy         
     02)      Barry A. Fromberg    06)    Richard Sands         
     03)      Susan Somersille Johnson        07)    Robert Sands         
     04)      James A. Locke III    08)    Judy A. Schmeling         
                         
  The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:      
 

 

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To ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2019

   
  3.          To approve, by an advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement   
  NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to act on such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.   
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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